Purge on overloaded motorhomes Forums

Brock

My son (white van man) is often pulled over for a vehicle check. He's noticed this week that there has been an increase in the number of motorhomes also being checked. According to the vehicle examiner he spoke to, they are having a 2 month purge on motorhomes looking for rear axle overloading and cracked tyres (plus all the other standard checks). Doesn't seem to be restricted to any one area.

As ever with these things, there is probably a bit of truth and mischief in the examiner's comments.

I think the overloading fine can be £100 for every 10kg maximum £5,000 but don't quote me on that. That's potentially £850 if my missus doesn't get out of the back in time!

PamNPete

Yep they have been checking white van weights for over 20 years

penaty as said above plus if you are 25% over it an immediate prosecution leading to 12 penalty points - And yo dont drive any further till you have shed some weight

They may dip your tank for red diesel

They also check caravans for overweight - Nose weight & towing vehicle for faults & weight