Vehicle Weights

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Originally posted by Bytemrk
Hey RMP,

I read that article with great interest....I have often wondered where some people loaded to the gunnels stood with their insurance :?

I realise the Disco won't carry what the defender will.... that's why I have my trailer... Bloody amazing how much you can get in there!! :oops: .. Something about space.... family "needs" seem to be directly proportional to the storage capacity of your vehicle :!:

I have read a fair bit of your stuff.... just never put 2 and 2 together...really liked your GPS navigation book too....

Keep up the good work [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

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Thanks for the kind words! As I said in the article a trailer is a good solution. But what a lot of people don't realise is that the towbar download comes out of the payload, and there is a limit on the combined mass of the vehicle + trailer. It is still an effective way to get extra payload and space though.

rmp wrote:

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option 2 would be leave the wife and kids and associated gear at home :twisted:

... or "forget" to pack it!

But you are right... even the trailer can be a trap.... I find you just have to bite the bullet and be sensible about the amount of "Stuff" you take.

According to the numbers I can carry 800 kg over Tare in the Disco.

I will have to be fussy about the company I keep.

It's a 2 door so that's easy after I remove the rear seats.

Bugger Bugger Bugger!

I edited my dyslectic typing... fixed my post!

.....can't change your quote :oops: .. got to learn how to type..... right after I learn to spell :!:

I just took a look at mine - I can carry around 700Kg

8O ... me plus a full tank of fuel gets me down to about 500Kg...

Once I do the sums for a big trip.. :!: :!: :!: The Camper trailer Empty has a ball weight of near 50Kg... ( I better take a little extra time balancing it when I pack)

So I probably come within a hundred kilos or so once we are fully loaded :oops:


:idea: mmmm :idea: ...... maybe I better stop feeding the kids! :idea:

The kerb weight usually includes a full tank of fuel. Obviously not aftermarket tanks.

But if you add up every accessory on your truck -- all of them, even the aftermarket rims and tyres -- probably none make it lighter, and each one probably eats at least 2kg into your payload.

What accessories are on your truck, Bytemrk? Dual battery? Bullbar? Probably 60kg right there. Cargo barrier, UHF radio, driving lights, roofrack, kiddie seats, AT tyres, steel rims, rubber mats, cargo system, fridge, winch, tools....

One_iota, you'd be laughing as a 2-door Disco probably has the same GVM (max weight) as a 4-door, but would be lighter due to less doors, so more payload. And the tare weight would include the rear seats, so as you take them out you probably get 40-50kg worth of extra payload anyway.

A friend of mine says that people should trying camping on foot before they start with cars. Not a bad idea, although I did that and I still use all the space!

Hi all,

Did the tip trip a while back at Lismore, weighbridge said 1860kg, half a tank of juice but not including me. Disco 93V8auto 7 seats 5 doors stock.
Recently read the new D3 tips in at 2700kg, middle age spread?

GQ

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Originally posted by rmp
The kerb weight usually includes a full tank of fuel. Obviously not aftermarket tanks.

But if you add up every accessory on your truck -- all of them, even the aftermarket rims and tyres -- probably none make it lighter, and each one probably eats at least 2kg into your payload.

What accessories are on your truck, Bytemrk? Dual battery? Bullbar? Probably 60kg right there. Cargo barrier, UHF radio, driving lights, roofrack, kiddie seats, AT tyres, steel rims, rubber mats, cargo system, fridge, winch, tools....

One_iota, you'd be laughing as a 2-door Disco probably has the same GVM (max weight) as a 4-door, but would be lighter due to less doors, so more payload. And the tare weight would include the rear seats, so as you take them out you probably get 40-50kg worth of extra payload anyway.

A friend of mine says that people should trying camping on foot before they start with cars. Not a bad idea, although I did that and I still use all the space!

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Travel Light

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Originally posted by Quiggers
Hi all,

Did the tip trip a while back at Lismore, weighbridge said 1860kg, half a tank of juice but not including me. Disco 93V8auto 7 seats 5 doors stock.
Recently read the new D3 tips in at 2700kg, middle age spread?

GQ

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Yep the D3 is a PORKER. Although 2700kg is only the top-end spec diesel, the base models are closer to a mere 2500kg.

Diesels are heavier than petrols, autos heavier than manuals, and every spec level upwards costs you roughly 20-40kg in payload. All those naff electric motors you see.

Hey
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I think this should be a "sticky" in the tech AND camper section----

its one of THOSE posts we need to save. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]