I have a copy of one of the original Magazine write-ups on the H4, (Stent in Which Kit?, I think), in which it suggests that the H4 is in fact slightly heavier than the donor. Bill Jackson
________________________________ From: Susan and Martin Scott <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, 6 October 2011, 22:25 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 IVA Approval - Weights ? Have you looked at what the figure for the original donor (I guess Fiesta) would be? I suspect the H4 is slightly lighter (if at all?) so it would be a good guide if the figure for the Fiesta is quoted. The other approach may be to use the guidelines from towing forums (or the legal max) if you know the weight of the H4. Good luck. Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew" <[email protected]> To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:49 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 IVA Approval - Weights ? Elliot, I was tested on the IVA just under 1 year ago (on an xtreme), this detail was not required on the plate at the time, but I recall I was not required to give a weight as I had no towbar so this was marked as N/A. I don't have the application, but my report from IVA simply has NO in the towbar area. Perhaps it is not required, if no towbar exists ? Andrew On Oct 5, 9:33 pm, ElliotD <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am in the final stages of preparing my H4 for its IVA test and I > have a question which I am hoping someone might be able to answer > about vehicle weights. > > Firstly, has anyone else had a full IVA test on a H4 ? If so have you > had any issues getting the approval ? I have a copy of the full IVA > manual and I think everything is covered but I am a bit concerned as I > can only find info on people having the older SVA test on a H4. My > father has spent the last 10-12 years building a H4 (not the quickest > build ever !!) but has now moved to Spain so I have purchased the H4 > from him & completed it. So far getting everything ready for IVA has > been a right pain and more work than I ever expected ! > > I have been issued with a new 17 digit chassis number by DVLA as VOSA > would not accept the original shorter chassis number originally issued > with the H4 kit by Quantum. This means I now have to fit a new VIN > plate to the car but the requirements are now that it must include > manuf, chassis no, gross weight & axles weights. These are all okay > but the last one "maximum permitted laden mass for the combination > where the vehicle is used for towing" is causing me an issue. > > There is nothing in the H4 build manual about this weight but I have > seen references to tow bars being available at one time so I guess > thre must have been a max towing weight detailled at somepoint. Does > anyone know what this weight might have been and more importantly does > anyone have any documentation from Quantum showing this please ? > > Many thanks in advance, any suggestions or comments will be most > welcome. VOSA tell me I must have this weight on the VIN plate but I > would be interested to hear any comments on anyone elses experiences > of the IVA test even if not for a H4. > > Cheers > Elliot -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. 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