Is it true that caravans and motorhomes are required to enter a weighbridge if it is opened? I was wondering if there are facilities available for people to actually weigh their rigs before setting of in order to comply to all standards.
I was not aware that was something that had to be done until reading an article today.
Sharon.
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Sharon
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4WD with a ford ranger. The possibilities are endless.
Thanks Beiffe that is really good advice. GST, I read in on the internet when I did research on a particular MH I want to eventually purchase once my home is sold. The Winnebago I am wanting to purchase some had had problems with the weights given and what was actually allowed to be hauled. This apparently has been addressed, however I did not know that one had to go into the weighbridges if they were opened. Just something I had never thought of, and wondered if others had encountered this. More information in my file for when I eventually become a GN for real.
Sharon.
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Sharon
Dream it, believe it, live it.
4WD with a ford ranger. The possibilities are endless.
If you're talking about the highway weighbridges for semis and trucks, the answer is NO! You will need to know the tare weight of your vehicle, the load limit allowed and the GVM, gross vehicle mass. This is for your info to ensure you're working within the load capacity and limits of your vehicle. This has nothing to do with the "mermaids" who periodically occupy the highway weighbridges, or barbecue plates. If the plate is "hot", they're open. If the plate is "cold" it shut. You'll hear this language on your UHF CB radio. The "mermaids" I can explain on PM if you ask me nicely. It's sort of offensive to the innocent.
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20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. Transport has no borders.
Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes.
I was one of the "mermaids" ;) that went and had my motorhome checked on a highway weighbridge, I'm sure the truckies had a big laugh too. The men at the weighbridge were great and so helpful at least they gave me the mass weight, though they couldn't give it in writing.
Obviously they had to record my entry, and 2 weeks later I received a letter from the RTA advising I should have a certificate verifying my motorhome is road worthy, they also gave me a list of inspectors in case I needed it. I have that certificate and I'm pleased I was given professional advice.
I learn something new everyday from the NM's forum, thanks everyone.
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The longest journey begins with a single step, not with a turn of the ignition key. ~Edward Abbey
The "mermaid" doesn't get weighed. The "Mermaid" does the weighing. However, I'm pleased you passed muster and got some good advice out of it. Truckies do enjoy the entertainment factor of some of the antics along the way.
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20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. Transport has no borders.
Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes.
if you want to know the weight if your rigs just call into any grain receival depot, good for your own interest. if not manned some have the weigh bridge on all the time and have a mirror or glass panel to view your weight.
