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Montgomery287

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Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 26.01.2015  ·  #1

I have a Dethleffs 7871 tag axle. The weight plate under the bonnet indicates a GVW of 4500 KG but the Dethleffs tag in the habitation area has a GVW of 5000 Kg. Which is correct and how do I make sure I stay legal?

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Re: Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 26.01.2015  ·  #2

Your registration documents would be the starting point to see what way it's registered failing that give Donaghys a ring as they are the dealer and could shed more light on the subject.

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 ·  Posted: 26.01.2015  ·  #3

I thought usually the one that is added latest is the one you go by, so 5000kg.

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Re: Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 26.01.2015  ·  #4

Yeah Ally is right because that's how it is on my Adria. Yours has been uprated like mine.

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Re: Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 26.01.2015  ·  #5

Do all vans have a rating plate in the habitation area? Cant remember seeing one in mine.

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Montgomery287

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Re: Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 27.01.2015  ·  #6

Thanks folks. My registration documents show 4500 KG and the last plate is 5000 KG. Perhaps the registration documents are incorrect.

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Re: Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 27.01.2015  ·  #7

Very possible the reg document is wrong,
The Irish reg system is very very grey when compared to dvla,

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Re: Tag axle

 ·  Posted: 27.01.2015  ·  #8

Quote by mad max

The Irish reg system is very very grey

Grey ,,my van has no axels and no width , handy to park though

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 ·  Posted: 28.01.2015  ·  #9

Quote by eirebus

Quote by mad max

The Irish reg system is very very grey

Grey ,,my van has no axels and no width , handy to park though

Must say, I would have thought the DVLA was much older than the Irish counterpart.

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 ·  Posted: 10.02.2015  ·  #10

Good news. I got it sorted. I explained the problem to the authorities and I am now in posession of a new regristration certificate.

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 ·  Posted: 10.02.2015  ·  #11

What's your proper weight?

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 ·  Posted: 11.02.2015  ·  #12

Just a few ounces under to much.

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