2. ARE THE PREVIOUS ITEMS
‘ACTUAL MASSES’ OR
‘RATINGS’? 3. ARE TARE AND BALL-
LOADING ‘ACTUAL MASSES’
OR ‘RATINGS’?
(a) Actual masses (a) Neither
(b) Both (b) Ratings
(c) Ratings (c) Actual masses
(d) Both
4. THE DEFINITION OF TARE MASS
OF A CARAVAN IS:
(a) The load (force) on the coupling when the caravan is
fully-loaded
(b) The total permitted mass of the laden caravan transmitted
to the ground by the caravan tyres, when carrying the
maximum load recommended by the manufacturer, when
coupled to a tow-vehicle. This Rating must not exceed the
axle-group (wheels/tyres/suspension/axle) rating stated by
the chassis manufacturer
(c) The actual mass of the caravan with all OEM equipment
and options fitted – as specified on the sales contract, as it
leaves the supplier, with empty water tanks and empty
gas cylinders, and without any luggage or personal
effects. This is measured with the jockey-wheel and the
caravan tyres on the weighbridge.