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Learn how to load your caravan or trailer ???? Checks to carry out before loading the car and caravan On your vehicle registration document, you will find the PTAC (total authorised weight) and the PTRA (total authorised rolling weight). It is essential to respect these maximums. If your caravan weighs more than 50 kg, it must have a registration document on which you will also find the information on the maximum load weight. If it does not have a registration document, its booklet must contain this information. Also remember to check the pressure of your tyres (car and caravan) so that the journey is safe. As a reminder, in the absence of indications, the recommended pressure for caravan tyres is 3 bars. However, you should check your towbar booklet to adapt this measurement to your equipment. For your car tyres, you can slightly overinflate them by 0.2 bars. Weight distribution between the caravan and the car It is essential to load the car more than the caravan. The heaviest loads should therefore be placed in the car, if possible between the axles, i.e. between the front seats and the rear bench seat. For your information, the weight of the caravan should not exceed 75% of the weight of the loaded car. It should also be noted that the lighter the caravan, the better the grip on the road. Heavy objects such as awnings should therefore be loaded in the car when possible. If this is not the case, they should be placed on the ground in the caravan towards the front. Indeed, you should avoid overloading the rear of a caravan. Many holidaymakers make the mistake of filling their water tank before leaving. You will find water on arrival and this allows you to save a little weight. The same goes for the gas bottle. It may be better to buy it on site or to bring a small model. Do not fill the cupboards located high up with heavy objects. Place light clothes in them and make sure that they are properly closed to prevent them from opening during the journey.