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Abacus Motorhomes

Motorhome Payload Checker

 

Motorhome Payload Checker

Find out how much weight your motorhome can carry. Enter your vehicle details and any passengers, water, gas, luggage and touring equipment below.

Important: estimate only. This calculator is not fully accurate and does not certify that your motorhome is safe or legal to drive. Results depend on the accuracy of the figures entered and on avoiding double-counting items already included in the starting weight. For a reliable assessment, use an actual weighbridge reading and confirm your vehicle’s overall and axle weight limits.
1

Your motorhome

Enter your vehicle's weight limit and starting weight.

kg

The maximum permitted loaded weight shown on your vehicle's weight plate or handbook.

kg

Ideally use a weighbridge reading. Do not add items below if they are already included in this weight.

Where did your starting weight come from?

2

People travelling

Include everyone who will be travelling in the vehicle.

kg

Enter everyone's combined weight, unless already included in the starting weight.

kg

Any additional occupants not included in the first figure. Leave blank if none.

3

Water and gas

Enter the amounts you expect to carry when setting off.

litres

The calculator treats 1 litre of water as approximately 1 kg. Only include water not already counted.

kg

Enter additional gas and cylinder weight if it is not already included.

4

Luggage and touring equipment

Add the weight of your belongings and any extras.

kg

Clothes, food, toiletries and personal items.

kg

Chairs, tables, outdoor equipment, sports gear and similar items.

kg

Awnings, bike racks, extra batteries and equipment not already counted.

kg

The downward load placed on the motorhome's towbar by a trailer.

kg

Any other additional load not counted above.

Remember Only add items that are not already included in your starting vehicle weight or another field.