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Hundreds of euros for a piece of paper: camper owners face expensive surcharge trap

06.07.2026 16:16 1 min 1 source РУС
t-online DEU

Manufacturers often charge hundreds of euros for increasing the permissible gross weight of caravans, even though the vehicle is already technically capable of handling the higher load. Experts question whether administrative costs justify such fees and warn that a higher weight rating may invalidate the 100 km/h towing approval.

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