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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!!! The weigh pads are calibrated …
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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 of Acronyms : GVM Gross …
Here’s FIVE Things to check when looking at a GVM upgrade. Read More »
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 should be ? Having an …
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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 put on by the manufacturer …
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 cab ute. They are handy …
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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 but may never use (snatch …
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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 reading this blog. At Check …
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 is manufacturer’s recommendation for axle …
Check Weight Mobile Caravan Weighing Importance of Maximum Axle Weight Loads. Read More »
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. Tip #1 Start by making …
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 Five Reasons why this is …
