Mobile Caravan Weighing Blog

What is a Safe Weight when towing a caravan? At CHECK WEIGHT we have now weighed over 1500 caravan and vehicle combinations. There’s not much we haven’t seen regarding being legal and being a safe weight. We have seen combinations that are massively overweight, vehicles overweight and caravans overweight. However,...

CHECK WEIGHT have weighed a variety of combinations over the years, from brand new caravans and cars to 20+ year old cars and caravans. The information available when purchasing a brand-new car or caravan is readily accessible, (but still can be confusing) but generally you can sit down with the...

When it comes to weighing vehicles, the surface on which the weighing occurs playsa significant role in achieving precise measurements. CHECK WEIGHT will onlyweigh your vehicle and caravan / camper trailer on asphalt or concrete surfaces as itoffers greater accuracy and stability.Weighing on dirt, gravel, and grass surfaces can be...

What is the “Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle” rule? Caravanning is a popular pastime for many people around Australia, offering the freedom to travel and explore the great outdoors. However, caravanning also comes with a responsibility to drive safely and follow the rules of the road. One important rule that...

AT CHECK WEIGHT from time to time we get asked what is the best vehicle or caravan. As we see a lot of different set ups our focus is weighing your current set up and if it is compliant and safe. From weighing different combinations, we have seen completely compliant...

This Blog explains the process we have for weighing a caravan and tow vehicle, and the education we provide whilst doing your weigh. Our Weigh pads are State of the Art wireless weigh pads which can weigh up to 10 ton each. You can literally drive a semi-trailer over them!!!...

Why a GVM upgrade isn’t all it seems. A lot of CHECK WEIGHT clients ask us about GVM upgrades and think that can be the answer to the weight problems (tow vehicle and caravan) And sometimes it is. But not all GVM upgrades are equal – here is why. Explanation...

What is Tow Ball Weight? Tow ball weight, also referred to as Tow Ball Mass (TBM) is the weight applied from your caravan to the tow ball on your vehicle (whilst hitched). But do you really understand how it works, how to measure it and what your tow ball weight...

Caravan Compliance Plates Firstly find where it is, take a photo of it and have a read. If you don’t know where it is – you should. It may be on your drawbar or in the tunnel boot. We have even weighed a caravan that didn’t have a compliance plate...

Five things that will make your vehicle overweight or unbalanced. Following on from our previous blog Five things that make your caravan overweight here are Five things that will make your vehicle overweight or unbalanced. 1. Drawers Drawers are the latest “must have” for storage in a 4WD or dual...

In the last year, Check Weight Mobile Caravan Weighing have weighed just over 200 caravans These are the Five things that will make your caravan overweight or unbalanced. There’s many things that we take in a caravan that we probably don’t need. Then there are things we have to take...

It’s a question we have been asked from time to time by caravan owners who have found their current tow vehicle may not be 100% suitable for their current set up. I have weighed only one RAM towing a caravan that weighed 3000 kgs. So keep that in mind whilst...

Did you know that a Vehicles Manufacturer has recommended axle weights for their vehicles? You can usually find it in the Owner’s Manual – you know that book that’s in the glove box that’s 500 pages long and we never read… You have to search for it – but there...

It’s important to load your caravan so you are not overweight or unbalanced. An overweight or unbalanced caravan can contribute to an accident. Here’s just a few simple tips on how to load your caravan so you remain under the maximum weight limit (ATM), remain legal and enjoy your holiday....

I’ve seen a lot of posts on Facebook groups lately. They all have a similar theme. I have a 21 foot caravan – whets the best vehicle to tow it with? I have a 22 foot Caravan – Is a Landcruiser or a Ford Ranger the best vehicle? Well here’s...

Why are so many $90K Landcruisers over weight when hooked up to a Caravan ? Updated: Jan 3 Toyota Landcruisers are probably the most popular choice for people who are going to be towing a big caravan. So why are so many Toyota Land cruiser’s overweight when hooked up to a...

There are 3 Main Reasons why people have their caravans and tow vehicles weighed by Check Weight. They are: 1. Peace of Mind 2. They don’t want to get fined for being overweight 3. They don’t want to lose their Insurance if they are overweight and have an accident. 1....

Why you should weigh your vehicle BEFORE you buy a Caravan. Recently Check Weight was asked some advice by a client before he bought their caravan. Here’s why this was a very smart move. The Client (we will call him Peter) phoned Jeff at Check Weight – he had bought...

I’ve been asked several times – why use Check Weight instead of going to a weighbridge. After all a weighbridge is cheaper – or is it? I’ve had a few caravan owners who have said – they would go to a weighbridge because it’s cheaper – but in all their...

Are you towing illegally? Towing laws differ across states, and there can be big fines if you break them You might think that towing a caravan is a quiet pastime that’s not going to attract the attention of the law, yet there are plenty of rules and regulations that relate...

Check Weight attended (as a exhibitor) for the first time the 2020 Newcastle Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo. It was truly great to see so many people who are genuinely interested in knowing and understanding what their caravans weigh, and are doing something to ensure they are compliant with the laws....

Tow Vehicle and Caravan Weighing Acronyms explained. A cars towing capacity doesn’t always equate to how much it can tow. So you’ve bought a new vehicle with a 3000kg towing capacity, which means you can tow a 3.0-tonne caravan, right? Well, not necessarily. There are other factors that determine how...