Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
We certainly do - No deposit finance options available - Conditions Apply*
For further information please contact Paul or Paulette and they will be happy to help.
We certainly do - for further information please contact Paul or Paulette and they will be happy to help.
A - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum permissible weight of the unit when fully loaded. It includes all weights, inclusive of all fluids, cargo, optional equipment and accessories. For safety and product performance do NOT exceed the GVWR.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum permissible weight, including cargo, fluids, optional equipment and accessories that can be safely supported by a combination of all axles.
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) * is the typical weight of the unit as manufactured at the factory. It includes all weight at the unit’s axle(s) and tongue or pin and LP Gas. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh potable water, additional optional equipment or dealer installed accessories. *Estimated Average based on standard build optional equipment.
CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity) ** is the amount of weight available for fresh potable water, cargo, additional optional equipment and accessories. CCC is equal to GVWR minus UVW. Available CCC should accommodate fresh potable water (8.3 lbs per gallon). Before filling the fresh water tank, empty the black and gray tanks to provide for more cargo capacity. **Estimated Average based on standard build optional equipment.
Each Palomino RV is weighed at the manufacturing facility prior to shipping. A label identifying the unloaded vehicle weight of the actual unit and the cargo carrying capacity is applied to every Palomino RV prior to leaving our facilities.
The load capacity of your unit is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading your unit.
Get in touch with the NZRVs team today
The weight limit for towing a caravan depends on the towing capacity of the vehicle and weight of the caravan. Maximum towing capacity on the NZ roads with a WOF for a light vehicle is 3500kg.
For further information please contact the team at NZRVs
Tare weight caravan mass is the total weight of an empty caravan. It is also called empty weight or dry weight. An empty caravan includes features and accessories provided by the manufacturer. It does not contain luggage, people, water in the tanks, or gas. The caravan manufacturer provides the tare mass information.