Are you looking for technical information about your vehicle quickly and easily?
A look at the type plate can help, as it is like a personal ID card for your vehicle. It carries all the essential information that uniquely identifies it.
Whether you are an experienced camper or just starting your journey into the world of mobile freedom, read here what a rating plate is and what information you can find on it.
What is a type plate?
A type plate is attached to your Carado motorhome or camper van and contains important technical data and information for identifying your vehicle. It confirms that the vehicle complies with all applicable regulations and standards. It also documents the maximum permissible weights and loads for the vehicle, such as those of the axles, which should not be exceeded to ensure safe operation.
You will find lots of useful information on a Carado type plate that will help you to
identify the vehicle,
to procure suitable spare parts,
document the vehicle owner together with the vehicle documents.
What information can be found on a type plate?
You will find vehicle-relevant information on a type plate:
1: Vehicle type
2: Manufacturer abbreviation and body number
3: technically permissible maximum laden mass
4: free
5: permissible rear axle load
6: permissible front axle load
7: technically permissible maximum laden mass with trailer
8: Serial number
Please note: The image shown may differ from your type plate. If you have any questions about your vehicle, please always quote your VIN or serial number.
For whom is this information important?
You need the information on a rating plate for the following cases, for example:
Workshops and dealerships: they have all the important technical specifications available and can order the right parts for your vehicle when ordering spare parts.
Licensing authorities: they also need some technical data, such as the vehicle identification number and the vehicle model, if you want to register your vehicle.
Insurance companies: they need these details in order to be able to issue the insurance policy or, in the event of a claim investigation, to be able to carry out a settlement/claims settlement.
Testing organisations such as TÜV or Dekra: they need the information on the type plate in order to carry out their technical inspections and approvals.
Where is the type plate attached to your Carado vehicle?
On semi-integrated vehicles and camper vans, you will always find the type plate on the B-pillar on the inside frame on the passenger side (please open the door to do this). For integrated systems, you will find the type plate in the engine compartment of the vehicle. Open the engine compartment, where the type plate is located on the right-hand side of the cross member or on the radiator in the direction of travel.