Weights and Measures

oldbloke · oldbloke

Sooo, I'm not sure where I got this from but its little xls sheet to work out if your over weight or not. I just tapped in all of my latest weights and it did confirm that I'm a little over if I fill all my water tanks, gas food clothes etc. (fully loaded) So Il just keep doing what I'm doing and travel with wat...

Marlene6 · Marlene6

Can a person fly from WA to Sydney buy a motorhome register it in NSW and then drive to QSLD travel through NT and back to Perth

yobarr · yobarr

Recently, at a coffee shop, I met a lady who is full-time travelling Australia in her caravan, and we got chatting. Like me she had sold her house, and she then had bought a brand new popular model SUV, with its claimed 3500kg tow capacity. Off she then went to a NSW coastal business that markets new carav...

JackoFJR · JackoFJR

This might be of interest to anyone who uses a WDH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ydYbbONBw

Gundog · Gundog

We hear in almost every topic about weights and weight distribution, 3.5T is always quoted. But I wonder in fact how many of responders actually have vans weighing 3.5T.Now we have a bit of a quandary we have a two bob expert and a couple of others who claim the current crop of twin cabs and some SUVs canno...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/toyota-hilux-gr-sport-ute-towing-claim-compromised-142578/

Black-Pete · Black-Pete

Took my caravan to the weighbridge and weighed it. I'm not happy. Tow vehicle weights are fine except the tow ball mass is right on the limit at 160kg. The weight on the caravan axle was 1120kg in the configuration that I would like to tow in with annex and annex poles etc, water hose, power lead, van jack,...

Gundog · Gundog

I'm interested in how you would resolve this issue. Just for putting face to it for an example the vehicle a LC200 fully loaded with 2 pax GVM is ok, F&R axle weights are within specs. The van is a Jayco 22ft laden for trip, ATM & GTM are ok TBW is 11%. When the LC200 and Jayco are connected GCM is ok...

Gundog · Gundog

Quick check weigh at a Victorian free weighbridge at Merbein South on the Stuart Hwy, all weights could vary +/- 20kg as it is a single plate weighbridge where you can do both axles and GVM, and then Van separately. Ford Ranger PK Manual and Jayco Stirling 25' Weights Spec's Actual Var GVM 2951 ...

oldbloke · oldbloke

I wonder if these are any good? Any one here got one? https://andersenhitches.com/pages/weight-distribution-hitch https://www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/andersen-no-sway-4-drop-weight-distribution-hitch?msclkid=b49566d3961113b51de10727ceca5262&utm_source=bing&...

Frankr · Frankr

I am thinking of purchasing a used Ozcape Wondabba Slide On. It is a 2016 model - can anyone advise its weight? Thanks

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

Driving back from a holiday my wire and i, thought we would call in to Warnervale weigh bridge just off the M1 motorway. I was happy with the results since its the first time to weigh my rig with my new Pathfinder fully loaded in holiday mode. The results are.....Disconnected..car 2.34. 80% petrol tank...

yobarr · yobarr

Many members will be aware of my utter contempt for WDH units. As we know, there are many types of WDH, each type supplied in an effort to make people believe that a vehicle can do things for which it never was designed, but this example is new to me. Can anybody explain how it works? Cheers

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

My assertion that the 10% rule of ATM to towball weight is so variable that it is a starting point only for the average caravanner. TBW isnt a mandatory requirement, it can be a recommendation.Most people realise that there is various ways to increase yaw like speed, low or high towball weight etc. I su...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

How many of you have sold your van/rig to purchase a mobile home for any reason? I'd like to know those reasons. I did read a few years ago a couple that sold their 22ft van, purchased a mobile home then went back to a caravan but didnt get a chance to question why. So the positives and negatives of your rea...

yobarr · yobarr

Recently, at a free canp, I met a lady travelling solo, and she mentioned that there was a 'rattly noise' when she was travelling with the van in tow. Naturally I decided to have a look. I pulled the shank out of the receiver and soon determined that this was the problem. Somebody, in their wisdom, had cut...

yobarr · yobarr

Recently I visited a business that supplies a wide range of caravan parts, and also offers a complete caravan repair service. As I neared the entrance to the business I noticed an older couple messing around with one of those so-called "towball weight scales", so I stopped to chat. The van was a single...

Graz · Graz

I am posting this on behalf of my neighbours. They recently purchased a 2014 Elite Luxury Class 1610 BD. After taking it to get weighed, they have a tow ball weight of 400 kg and their ATM was 2180. The current VIN plate shows an ATM of 2108 and max ball weight of 350. Even if they can get it's ATM recertified...

Gundog · Gundog

Ranger and Van weighed before the start of the trip Specs GVM 2956 GCM 5500 VAN GTM 2466 ATM 2670 Ranger weighs 2490 kg loaded which includes 2 pax, 250kg ball weight, van weighs 2460kg actual GCM 4950, unfortunately didnt have time to do any axle weights, as the ute was weighed the day before and wei...

jegog · jegog

Hi I wasn't looking for this but when I saw it in the side panel I was intrigued and watched it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kZV5YJCDMU

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Van weight calculator/assessment (Preview) Sooo, I'm not sure where I got this from but its little xls sheet to work out if your over weight or not. I just tapped in all of my latest weights and it did confirm that I'm a little over if I fill all my water tanks, gas food clothes etc. (fully loaded) So Il just keep doing what I'm doing and travel with wat...	oldbloke	4	1768	01:45 PM Mar 26, 2024 by Ricey88
	Rego stamp duty etc (Preview) Can a person fly from WA to Sydney buy a motorhome register it in NSW and then drive to QSLD travel through NT and back to Perth	Marlene6	12	367	04:33 PM Mar 20, 2024 by Marlene6
	Weights. Unconscionable conduct? (Preview) Recently, at a coffee shop, I met a lady who is full-time travelling Australia in her caravan, and we got chatting. Like me she had sold her house, and she then had bought a brand new popular model SUV, with its claimed 3500kg tow capacity. Off she then went to a NSW coastal business that markets new carav...	yobarr	29	1732	08:01 PM Mar 19, 2024 by Greg 1
	WDH ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 10 ) (closed) (Preview) This might be of interest to anyone who uses a WDH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ydYbbONBw	JackoFJR	298	6949	04:49 PM Feb 25, 2024 by BasilB
	Legality v Perceived Safety Breach. (Preview) We hear in almost every topic about weights and weight distribution, 3.5T is always quoted. But I wonder in fact how many of responders actually have vans weighing 3.5T.Now we have a bit of a quandary we have a two bob expert and a couple of others who claim the current crop of twin cabs and some SUVs canno...	Gundog	21	716	10:53 PM Feb 21, 2024 by Radar
	Hi-lux GR sport towing... oh what a feeling - not! (Preview) https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/toyota-hilux-gr-sport-ute-towing-claim-compromised-142578/	Eaglemax	9	973	03:42 PM Feb 12, 2024 by Possum3
	I think I have a lemon (Preview) Took my caravan to the weighbridge and weighed it. I'm not happy. Tow vehicle weights are fine except the tow ball mass is right on the limit at 160kg. The weight on the caravan axle was 1120kg in the configuration that I would like to tow in with annex and annex poles etc, water hose, power lead, van jack,...	Black-Pete	16	845	04:26 PM Feb 6, 2024 by yobarr
	Whats your Solution (Preview) I'm interested in how you would resolve this issue. Just for putting face to it for an example the vehicle a LC200 fully loaded with 2 pax GVM is ok, F&R axle weights are within specs. The van is a Jayco 22ft laden for trip, ATM & GTM are ok TBW is 11%. When the LC200 and Jayco are connected GCM is ok...	Gundog	27	1039	07:49 AM Feb 3, 2024 by Bulldozer
	On the Run Weigh (Preview) Quick check weigh at a Victorian free weighbridge at Merbein South on the Stuart Hwy, all weights could vary +/- 20kg as it is a single plate weighbridge where you can do both axles and GVM, and then Van separately. Ford Ranger PK Manual and Jayco Stirling 25' Weights Spec's Actual Var GVM 2951 ...	Gundog	6	932	02:40 PM Jan 20, 2024 by Gundog
	Andersen WDH (Preview) I wonder if these are any good? Any one here got one? https://andersenhitches.com/pages/weight-distribution-hitch https://www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/andersen-no-sway-4-drop-weight-distribution-hitch?msclkid=b49566d3961113b51de10727ceca5262&utm_source=bing&...	oldbloke	20	3800	12:10 PM Dec 11, 2023 by Saaby
	Ozcape Wondabba Weight (Preview) I am thinking of purchasing a used Ozcape Wondabba Slide On. It is a 2016 model - can anyone advise its weight? Thanks	Frankr	2	582	07:50 PM Nov 29, 2023 by Frankr
	Weigh Bridge Results. (Preview) Driving back from a holiday my wire and i, thought we would call in to Warnervale weigh bridge just off the M1 motorway. I was happy with the results since its the first time to weigh my rig with my new Pathfinder fully loaded in holiday mode. The results are.....Disconnected..car 2.34. 80% petrol tank...	Bulldozer	5	726	12:57 AM Nov 4, 2023 by Bulldozer
	WDH ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (closed) (Preview) Many members will be aware of my utter contempt for WDH units. As we know, there are many types of WDH, each type supplied in an effort to make people believe that a vehicle can do things for which it never was designed, but this example is new to me. Can anybody explain how it works? Cheers	yobarr	183	4041	02:36 PM Oct 25, 2023 by Plain Truth
	Isnt a road a road? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) My assertion that the 10% rule of ATM to towball weight is so variable that it is a starting point only for the average caravanner. TBW isnt a mandatory requirement, it can be a recommendation.Most people realise that there is various ways to increase yaw like speed, low or high towball weight etc. I su...	Eaglemax	64	2554	07:57 PM Oct 24, 2023 by yobarr
	Caravan to mobile home or other or reverse (Preview) How many of you have sold your van/rig to purchase a mobile home for any reason? I'd like to know those reasons. I did read a few years ago a couple that sold their 22ft van, purchased a mobile home then went back to a caravan but didnt get a chance to question why. So the positives and negatives of your rea...	Eaglemax	20	1266	04:42 PM Sep 6, 2023 by Eaglemax
	Rattly Towbar? (Preview) Recently, at a free canp, I met a lady travelling solo, and she mentioned that there was a 'rattly noise' when she was travelling with the van in tow. Naturally I decided to have a look. I pulled the shank out of the receiver and soon determined that this was the problem. Somebody, in their wisdom, had cut...	yobarr	4	1048	11:05 AM Sep 3, 2023 by yobarr
	Towball Weight, Caravan Design and Proper Loading. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Recently I visited a business that supplies a wide range of caravan parts, and also offers a complete caravan repair service. As I neared the entrance to the business I noticed an older couple messing around with one of those so-called "towball weight scales", so I stopped to chat. The van was a single...	yobarr	57	4499	05:38 PM Aug 25, 2023 by Eaglemax
	Elite Luxury Class 1610 BD Tow Ball Weight (Preview) I am posting this on behalf of my neighbours. They recently purchased a 2014 Elite Luxury Class 1610 BD. After taking it to get weighed, they have a tow ball weight of 400 kg and their ATM was 2180. The current VIN plate shows an ATM of 2108 and max ball weight of 350. Even if they can get it's ATM recertified...	Graz	13	1101	03:07 PM Aug 21, 2023 by yobarr
	My Ranger and Van (Preview) Ranger and Van weighed before the start of the trip Specs GVM 2956 GCM 5500 VAN GTM 2466 ATM 2670 Ranger weighs 2490 kg loaded which includes 2 pax, 250kg ball weight, van weighs 2460kg actual GCM 4950, unfortunately didnt have time to do any axle weights, as the ute was weighed the day before and wei...	Gundog	3	959	06:08 PM Aug 11, 2023 by yobarr
	200 LC fails weight measurement (Preview) Hi I wasn't looking for this but when I saw it in the side panel I was intrigued and watched it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kZV5YJCDMU	jegog	5	1026	12:26 PM Aug 11, 2023 by yobarr
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