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The camper flew through the DOE (Irish MOT) today
just a few observations thought I'd share with you,
the inspector was v impressed with
The handbrake and brakes in general which I would attribute to the rear disc conversion supplied and researched by Ian and Neil
The suspension set up which is Lidl springs new 16" front shocks and original rear shocks with extenders and front end with brickwerks poly bushes.

I also asked him about engine temp as was quite concerned the Aaz might be running cold with the chargecooler and has a non turbo pump on her at the moment (needle sits halfway between the diode and white) also has a Brickwerks oil cooler however the oil temp was 80 degrees C which he said was ok

He also informed me that the van comes in at 2300 kgs which is 100 kilos off the gross vehicle weight 2400kg this is with the factory hightop, 15" Mefros with BFG MTs and a spare on the back a highlift jack a box of tools a Westy interior minus the fridge, a fiamma F45, a half tank of diesel and the inspector, a light box of spares a deep cycle battery (35kg) and another starter battery onboard but no water.

jebiga41 wrote:He also informed me that the van comes in at 2300 kgs which is 100 kilos off the gross vehicle weight 2400kg

That's too close for my liking. One more person = 75kg. Other half the tank of diesel = 30kg. Tank of water = 15kg. A fairly modest bag of clothes = 10kg.

Total = 130kg = 30kg overloaded. It's not much, but it's more than enough to get you into trouble with Mr Plod in the unlikely event he checks.

That's what I was thinking as usually have a lot more in the van like spare driveshafts wafflebords spare fuel or tyre have even know to have carried an engine or two just wondering if those were 2wd figures ? Does anyone have Syncro ones?

jebiga41 wrote:Does anyone have Syncro ones?

The VIN plate gives the GVW for your van.

2500kg

jebiga41 wrote: Does anyone have Syncro ones?

You do! You got an instruction manual with the van with no name!

Oops yeah forgot about that here goes

But you have uprated springs, so shouldn't be a problem ? I guess you just need to change it on the log book some how ?

Cheers
Rich

Roving Rich wrote:But you have uprated springs, so shouldn't be a problem ? I guess you just need to change it on the log book some how ?

Cheers
Rich

Springs have nothing to do with the GVW of a vehicle! The manufacturer sets the GVW when they stamp the plate and register the design of the vehicle.

I suppose one needs to be careful what you put into and on your Syncro ....

jebiga41 wrote:The camper flew through the DOE (Irish MOT) today

No it isnt! NCT is an MOT!

jebiga41 wrote:He also informed me that the van comes in at 2300 kgs which is 100 kilos off the gross vehicle weight 2400kg this is with the factory hightop, 15" Mefros with BFG MTs and a spare on the back a highlift jack a box of tools a Westy interior minus the fridge, a fiamma F45, a half tank of diesel and the inspector, a light box of spares a deep cycle battery (35kg) and another starter battery onboard but no water.

Mine trips out at almost 1700 kgs. Mefros and BFG M/T are at least 12 kgs each heavier than standard and all that furniture and other stuff you dont need ......