Mobile Caravan Weighing

Melbourne & Regional Victoria

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Caravan Weighing & Complete Towing Setup Assessment

Welcome to Weigh My Ride’s comprehensive mobile Caravan Weighing Services for Melbourne and Regional Victoria. Ensuring the safety and stability of your caravan journey is our top priority.

Explore why car and caravan weighing is essential, our specialised services, and why choosing us is the smartest decision for your road adventures.

Why do I need to know my caravan weights?

Reasons For Car & Caravan Weighing

Car and caravan weighing is an essential part of your travel preparations to ensure you are safe and legal on each and every journey.

Car and caravan weighing refers to the process of weighing the car, caravan and combination to ensure you have a balanced payload and are within the manufacturer’s specifications.

Knowing your weights is the first step to guide you on safe towing practices that enhance the stability of your setup. Here’s why it matters:

Safety Assurance

Carrying loads beyond the manufacturer’s specified weight limits can compromise the stability of your car and caravan. Weighing ensures you stay within safe operational parameters, reducing the risk of accidents, commonly caused by vehicle sway and instability.

Legal Compliance

Police and road authorities throughout Australia frequently set up mobile caravan weighing checkpoints to assess car and caravan compliance. Regular weighing helps you comply with legal requirements, avoiding potential fines or penalties.

Improved service Life

Overloading your car and caravan puts unnecessary stress on components, leading to premature wear and tear. Car and caravan weighing helps extend the lifespan of crucial elements such as brakes, tyres and suspension, ensuring a longer-lasting and cost-effective investment that remains insured.

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Our caravan weighing service

What We Do

We are more than just a weighing service. Whether an experienced tower or first time traveller, you will benefit from the extensive and unbiased knowledge and experience that is shared by our team as part of your 1 – 1.5 hour assessment.

We identify unnecessary axle pressure, unbalanced load, suspension sag or weights that exceed the vehicle’s specified limits that can apply stress to rear suspension, impact steering/braking performance and increase the risk of vehicle sway.

Travel height

We assess your complete towing setup including the travel height of the car and caravan to ensure they are both set up to achieve the most comfortable and stable ride.

Weight distribution

We use the latest in technology - calibrated, individual wheel scales with +/- 1kg accuracy so that we can review the complete load distribution for the car and caravan (side to side and front to rear) to ensure your cargo load is evenly and safely balanced.

On-the-spot rectification

We offer onsite solutions such as proposed load redistribution, secondary weighs and/or product enhancements designed to improve ride quality and dynamic stability, that can be purchased and fitted if required to get you towing at the optimal level.

What Our Customers Receive

Peace
of Mind

Travel confidently knowing your car and caravan are within their recommended weight limits and towing at the optimal level. Providing a comfortable driving experience for you and your passengers that is safe, legal and insured.

Detailed
Weighing Report

A comprehensive report is compiled and shared post-appointment outlining your car and caravan weights, alongside suggestions on how to improve your weight distribution, safety and comfortability. Weight terminology is explained in detail.

Customised
Recommendations

Tailored recommendations on adjustments to overcome an unbalanced or overloaded setup that optimises the balance of your car and caravan. Including the most appropriate suspension options (if required), so you don’t over-invest in unnecessary upgrades.

When you choose our car and caravan weighing services, you'll benefit from:

Why Choose Weigh My Ride For Your Caravan Weighing?

Experience & Expertise:

Receive guidance and towing solutions from a qualified automotive technician, licensed vehicle tester and 4x4 product specialist with over 25 years’ experience in the automotive and outdoor adventure industries, to ensure you are safe, legal and insured when travelling.

State-of-the-Art Technology:

Our calibrated vehicle weighing equipment includes a dedicated tow ball mass scale and individual wheel scales with +/- 1 kg accuracy so that we can review the complete load distribution for the car and caravan (side to side and front to rear) to ensure your cargo load is evenly and safely balanced.

Customer-Centric Approach:

Our commitment to exceptional customer service means we come to you, or meet at a location convenient to you. We pride ourselves on the wealth of knowledge and unbiased recommendations we share with our customers to ensure you receive personalised on-the-spot rectification for your specific setup as part of your assessment.

See what our customers are saying about our caravan weighing service.

Client Testimonials

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   AlFi 
 06/08/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience; Rhys was very knowledgeable and professional.  Rhys and took his time to explain everything to us in a way we could easily understand and made some good recommendations.  I would highly recommend Weigh My Ride to anyone who is looking to make sure their set up is safe and legal.
  
 
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   Steve Utting 
 31/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Weigh My Ride. Fantastic knowledge, great tips to make everything as safe as possible to tow, amazing peace of mind. Thank you Rhys.
  
 
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   Suzanne Van Duren 
 22/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sally and Rhys were awesome from the get go, amazing communication from Sally in organising the appointment and ensuring our chosen weigh area was suitable for them. Rhys was bang on time and right from hello helped us to understand how to balance out our car and hybrid camper. He helped us to understand everything he was looking at and if we needed to upgrade anything. Professional, timely, reliable & happy to dumb it down for us newbies. The report is also extremely helpful. Thank you Sally and Rhys 😊
  
 
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   John Cowley 
 13/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. New vehicle and new weight results, once again the team at Weigh My Ride were very professional from the initial call to the final report. Rhys was generous with his knowledge and took the time to explain each step in the process. I highly recommended taking advantage of the excellent service offered by Weigh My Ride.
  
 
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   Brendan Cox 
 11/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had Rhys weigh my car and caravan this week and was very satisfied of his knowledge and professionalism on this topic. A fully detailed report was provided and lots of good advice and suggestions along the way. He comes highly recommended.

3 years later and I have a new van which needed to be weighed. So once again Rhys was able to provide useful advice to ensure that I am compliant with the all the weight regulations.
  
 
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   Chris McMillan 
 08/07/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rhys was great, easy process to get van and vehicle weighed. Valuable information and recommendations before making suspension modifications to improve vehicle ride when towing.
  
 
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   Steve Mansfield 
 29/06/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very responsive to our need to have an appraisal of our car and van in such quick time.  Extremely thorough and provided practical solutions when we were not compliant.  A worthwhile experience.
  
 
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   Ron Symons 
 28/06/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rhys was totally professional and explained the total process, totally recommend Rhys
  
 
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   Tim Maywald 
 18/06/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Reece is an absolute legend! Anyone towing a heavy load that doesn’t go to Weigh My Ride before making any vehicle modifications is absolutely crazy.
Reece has plenty of experience and qualifications in mechanics, suspension and towing, as well as the right gear to make a proper assessment of how to get the safest and most comfortable set up.
And best of all, he gives you all the options, his honest opinion, and isn’t pushy.
I knew I was going to be on the limit for my tow ball weight and possibly have other issues with my 24ft SRC behind the D Max, so was expecting major suspension mods and an expensive upgrade. Instead I came away spending less than a a quarter of what I thought I’d have to, and all the weight distribution numbers are now excellent. And best of all, the van has gone from being a bit of a pig to being awesome to tow.
I can’t recommend him highly enough and was the best money I’ve ever spent.
  
 
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   Bluey Wood 
 14/06/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very grateful for the knowledge, expertise and information provided by Rhys. A great service provided and would highly recommend.

What do all the caravan weighing abbreviations mean?

Caravan Weights Explained

GVM
(Gross Vehicle Mass)

The total weight of a loaded car, including fuel, passengers, cargo, vehicle accessories (tow bar, larger wheels, roof rack, bull bar etc) and the tow ball mass (downwards pressure on the tow ball when the caravan is connected).

GTM
(Gross Trailer Mass)

The calculated weight imposed on the caravan's axle/s when it is connected to the tow vehicle. This is calculated by subtracting the Tow Ball Mass (TBM) from the Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM).

Common questions we're asked about caravan weighing

FAQ's

Why can’t I tow a 3.5T caravan when I have 3.5T towing capacity on my car?

Towing capacity can be reduced when the vehicle is at its Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) limit. Passengers, cargo, vehicle accessories and Tow Ball Mass (TBM) can quickly absorb the vehicle’s payload. Cars also have Tow Ball Mass (TBM) and axle load limits to consider when loading. Each setup is different, applying weight to various areas of the vehicle. Car and caravan weighing is the only way to identify how close you are to these limits.

What happens if I am not towing level?

Your towing height – the height of the tow hitch in comparison to the caravan coupling – is of vital importance. If your setup is not at the optimal level, you are at risk of increased vehicle sway. If the tow hitch is too low, the rear of the caravan may be high, possibly causing the caravan to fishtail with reduced rear axle connection to the road. If the tow hitch is too high, the front of the caravan may be too high, possibly causing the ‘tail to wag the dog’ – the caravan will sway the car, with reduced front axle connection to the road.

What is included in my car’s payload?

Importantly, the Tow Ball Mass (TBM) of the caravan is included in the vehicle GVM. Payload also includes fuel, cargo and vehicle accessories. Cargo can include passengers, car seats, luggage, fridges etc. Vehicle accessories can include tow bar, larger wheels, long range fuel tank, roof rack, bull bar, winch, lights, roof rack, snorkel, drawer systems, additional batteries etc.

What is included in my caravan’s payload?

Caravan payload includes anything that was installed post-manufacture, including additional accessories at the time of build/purchase, such as tool boxes, water tanks, batteries, solar panels, bike racks etc. It also includes gas, water in tanks and hot water service, bikes, food, drinks, luggage, crockery, BBQs, hoses, cables etc.

What does mobile caravan weighing cost?

Pricing starts at $180+gst for a vehicle weigh, and from $270+gst for a car and caravan weigh.

Appointments take approx. 1-1.5 hours, including time to discuss recommendations and results.

On the spot rectifications require extra time and may incur additional fees.

How do I prepare for an appointment?

We suggest having your car and caravan packed in a ‘trip ready’ state including full water tanks, gas bottles, food & drink, full tank of fuel in car and typical vehicle cargo etc to ensure you are replicating a fully loaded scenario (you can always remove weight on the day if required).

Where are appointments conducted?

The most accurate results are achieved by conducting the weigh on a level, sealed surface (concrete or bitumen). If you have a suitable area at your property, large enough to accommodate the car and caravan when connected, then we can come to you. Alternatively, we can meet at a public carpark that is convenient. i.e. a public car park at a recreation reserve or sporting complex.

Do you have any caravan weighing near me?

Yes, we service Melbourne and regional Victoria with Metro and Yarra Ranges locations serviced weekly. Regional trips are conducted weekly from Tues to Thurs in West Vic, North Vic, North-East Vic and East Vic. We provide upcoming dates on our social media platforms.

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