Overloaded or unbalanced caravans are a leading cause of dangerous swaying and accidents on Australian roads. To stay safe and legal, know your caravan and tow vehicle’s limits, distribute weight properly, follow road rules, and consider a professional weighing service like Weigh My Ride. This guide breaks down key caravan safety tips, local laws, and […]
Caravan Safety: Legal Towing Tips Read More »
If your caravan, horse float, or trailer isn’t level when towing, you’re risking safety, damaging your vehicle, and possibly breaching weight compliance laws. An uneven ride height can cause instability, sway, excess stress on suspension and braking systems, and even make you non-compliant with State road laws. Getting your rig weighed and set up correctly
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If you’re towing in Australia—whether it’s a caravan, camper trailer, horse float, or trade trailer—you’re legally responsible for making sure your setup is safe and compliant. Being overweight, unbalanced, or incorrectly hitched can put you at risk of fines, voided insurance, or worse, a serious crash. Before you hit the road, it’s worth asking three
Are You Trip Ready? Why Every Victorian Towing Should Get a Weight Check Read More »
Towing isn’t just about your car’s advertised towing capacity—it’s about how all the numbers add up: gross vehicle mass (GVM), tow ball mass (TBM), payload, and ride height. Accessories, passengers, and gear eat into your limits. If your setup isn’t right, you risk fines, insurance headaches, and unsafe driving conditions. The good news? With the
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