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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Reading the Vauxhall VIN Plate

« on: 01 January 2008, 05:19:44 »

Thanks for all the help. I know how to calculate the weights hence the reason I asked the question in the first place - to get the data to enable me to calculate the weights.    It would seem that the 3855 kilos must/has to be the gross train weight.  It is the only logical possibility isn't it?   If it is then I will weight the car and check the proper ULW.  That will give me the margin.    I should then know the maximum allowed weight of the trailer with its load.  That assumes that the 3855 is the GTW which it has to be I think although as Vauxhall have decided that it is best not to state what the weights relate too one can only guess.  

Curiosity though.  If the GTW is 3855.    What is the payload of the car forgetting all about towing trailers?  I am again guessing that maybe the GVW is the 2255 and that figure less the unladen weight will give the payload of the car?   Thoughts appreciated.  Happy New Year and thanks for your help once more.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Reading the Vauxhall VIN Plate

« on: 31 December 2007, 21:03:52 »

subtract the 2 numbers for max trailer weight

That sounds right. I just wonder why they cannot simply add the words MTW or ULW or something to their VIN plate.   I guess that is correct but wanted the comfort of your guidance.  Thanks and will use the forum again and see what I learn.  Much appreciated.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Reading the Vauxhall VIN Plate

« on: 31 December 2007, 20:50:41 »

[size=14]I found an article in this Forum about reading the VIN plate but am not really a lot wiser.  I wonder why Vauchall have made it so overly complicated?  I have a 2.5 diesel estate with the BMW engine and manual gearbox. The VIN plate has the usual tosh  Immediately below the full VIN number it says 2255 kg, and below that it says 3855 kgs.   It then has two other figures next to a 1 and a 2 which I figure are the axle weights.   Would the 3855 kgs be the maximum permitted mass when towing a trailer - eg. if I deduct the unladen weight of the car from that do I get the legal payload of the trailer I am allowed to tow?    Help appreciated.  Every where you look Vauxhall deliberately confuse.  The handbook referring to different cars having different towing limits.   Then referring you to a nonsensical VIN plate.   Guidance appreciated if possible.  Thanks.  Nice car shame about the manufacturers handbook and guidance or lack thereof.[/size]