1. 2nd World RV Conference Standards Breakout Session Tampa Florida 18 January 2013

2. Market Synopsis Trailers Caravans Motor-homes 70 units per annum 2’400 units per annum 18’000 units per annum$800 - $15’500 $13’000 - $32’700 $75’000

3. Standard Responsible Authority National Road Traffic Act 1996 Parliament Department of Transport (DOT) Compulsory Specifications for Vehicles Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Particular for O 1, O 2, M 2 and M 3 Vehicles South African National Standards South African Bureau of Standards Industry Bodies

4. National Road Traffic Act 1996 Definitions Dimensions Fitness of Vehicles Operational Requirements Regulations

5. Compulsory Specifications Definitions General Requirements Metrological Data Requirements for the control of environmental interference Requirements for caravan equipment and components Compliance Requirements

6. South African National Standards (SANS) Compiled by SABS Tend to follow European Standards Very detailed (including process for testing against the standard) Ad-hoc and permanent committees review, publicise for comments, update and submit to SABS Board for approval and adoption.

7. SANS Standards 12345678 SubsectionItemSANS No.Date EEC ECEOther Base Amdts (up to and including) 3.1.1Lights20003 20004 20006 20007 20023 20037 20091 1996 1997 2003 2002 1992 2002 1993 76/757 76/760 76/759 76/758 77/539 76/761 76/758 97/29 97/31 99/15 97/30 97/32 99/17 97/30 R3.02 R4 R6.01 R7.02 R23 R37.03 R91 3.1.2Lighting20048199476/75697/28R48.02 3.2Safety glass1191 1192 1193 1997 1994 2001 92/22 R43 3.3 Braking20013199671/32098/12R13.08 3.4Electrical connectors 11446 12098 1995 1994 ISO 11446 ISO 12098 3.5.1Coupling devices 200552003R55.01 4.2.2 VIN number 3779 4030 1983 ISO 3779 ISO 4030 4.4 Tyres Compulsory specifications for pneumatic tyres 200192/2301/43 R30.02 R54

8. Weight O 1 – GWM Less than 750kg (1’650lb) Unbraked Single Axle O 2 – GWM More than 750kg (1’650lb) less than 3’500kg (7’716lb) Mechanical brake (over-run type) Multiple Axle

9. Length, Width, Height Width: Maximum 2.5m (8.2ft) Height: Lesser 1.8 x Track Width or 3m (9.8ft) Length: 22m (72ft) combination of tow vehicle and trailer

10. Weight Complications The maximum weight for a trailer would be 3’500kg but this is more governed by the weight of the tow vehicle. For mechanical braked trailers / caravans: The tare of the tow car must be equal or greater than the GVM of the over-run braked trailer / caravan. The maximum allowable weight of a mechanically braked trailer is 3’500kg. For un-braked trailers: The tare of the tow car must be at least twice the GVM of the un-braked trailer. An un-braked trailer can have a maximum GVM of 750kg. Tare: The empty weight of the caravan / trailer as built with all permanent fixtures included (excluding the tent & poles). GVM:The maximum overall weight the caravan / trailer may weigh as determined by the manufacturer of the trailer and homologated with the NRCS. When the trailer has electric, hydraulic or pneumatic brakes fitted, the weight ratio between the tow vehicle and the trailer is no longer applicable. However the GCM (Gross Combination Mass) rule would start to come into play here with the vehicle manufacturer specifying the GCM of the trailer and the tow vehicle.

11. Tow Ball / Coupler – 50 mm (2”) ball coupler and ball used across whole industry. – SANS1505 -1,2,3 provide all the standard around the ball and coupler. – Tow Ball height of between 350 – 420 mm (13.8” to 16.5”)

12. Tow Hitch Weight on Tow ball – Minimum 25kg (55lb) – Maximum 100kg (220lb) Is there a ratio requirement between Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and hitch weight? – No – But you need to keep the nose weight within this specification and comply with the rear overhang ratio. – Rule of thumb – 10% of GVM for a good tow

13. Trailer Articulation Clearance

14. Minimum payload of a caravan GVM less TARE is PAYLOAD PAYLOAD to exceed 15% of GVM – Plus 15kg for LPG Gas

15. Motor homes Width Max 2.5m (8.2ft) Length Max 15m (50ft) Height Max 4.3m (14.1ft) Seat Belt Test

16. LPG Gas Requirements Cylinders to be secure in all directions Ventilated to outside at 4% or 10’000mm 2 (15inch 2 ) Max 2m long flexible hose Access to bottles from outside the sleeping compartment SANS 10087-1 & SANS 10087-2 LPG Gas Safety Association

17. Fire Extinguishers 1kg (2.2lb) Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers Adjacent to main entry door.

18. Compliance Requirements Homologate new product with National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) Check compliance to standards Introduce into eNaTIS system Routinely audit factory to ensure continuous compliance

19. Electrical Wiring Housing Standard Appliances have own standard. Need to meet gas and electrical compliance

20. Contacts Department of Transport www.transport.gov.za Department of Trade and Industry www.thedti.gov.za South African Bureau of Standards www.sabs.co.za National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications www.nrcs.co.za

21. THANK YOU Any questions?