We would be happy to check whether your vehicle's weight can be upgraded/downgraded. To do this, we will need your vehicle identification number (VIN), the current maximum authorised mass and information on the tyres currently fitted to the vehicle. Based on the VIN, we can do a detailed check on which type of weight upgrade / downgrade might be possible.
Caravan weight upgrade
If you want to upgrade the weight of your caravan, you will need a certificate of good standing and a new nameplate from us. It costs a flat-rate fee of €190.00 incl. VAT to issue these documents for caravans. A TÜV certificate will then need to be issued.
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Without technical amendments
The maximum payload capacity has not yet been reached.
Example: Max. payload capacity 1,350 kg / current maximum authorised mass 1,200 kg -
With technical amendments through AL-KO
The maximum payload capacity has already been reached. Technical amendments need to be made via the company AL-KO. To find out what kind of amendments these are and the costs you may incur, you should contact AL-KO directly, stating your vehicle’s chassis number (tel: +49 8221 / 970). You can request the chassis number from us.
Motorhome weight upgrade
If you want to upgrade the weight of your motorhome, you will need a certificate of good standing and a new nameplate from us. The costs for issuing the documentation are structured based on the installed chassis and the required weight. They are as follows:
€300.00 incl. VAT 3,650 kg - 4,500 kg
€850.00 incl. VAT 5,400 kg
€310.00 incl. VAT 7,200 kg
A TÜV certificate will then need to be issued.
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Without technical amendments
The chassis we installed can be upgraded up to its maximum authorised mass without technical amendments. -
With technical amendments through Goldschmitt
The chassis’ maximum payload capacity has already been reached. We cannot upgrade the weight further. Please contact the company Goldschmitt (+49 6283 / 2229-100) directly to discuss your conversion options and the associated costs in detail. They will provide all the documentation, you will not need any further documents from us.
Motorhome weight downgrade
In general, a weight downgrade is always possible. But to be on the safe side, we must warn you that if you downgrade the weight, you may have to decrease the number of seats by law. But we will need a current weight report to accurately calculate this.
Shipping costs
Shipping outside Germany will be carried out exclusively with DHL Express. The current DHL daily rate is always used to calculate the shipping costs.
If you have any more questions about upgrading/downgrading the vehicle’s weight, please email us at service@dethleffs.de.