Don’t Get caught in the crackdown

what we weigh

CARAVANS/RV’S

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TRACK CARS

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UTILITY VEHICLES

Fleet packages available

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TRAILERS

Why Weigh?

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don’t get caught in the crackdown

In 2022, Qld Police tested the weights of Caravans and RV’s to find that over 90% were overweight. - abc.net.au

Recent testing done in conjunction with Transport NSW and NSW Highway Patrol found 75 per cent of car and caravan combinations were overweight. - Drive.com.au

At Tow Check, we use the same weighing equipment these government bodies are issued with to ensure an accurate read from a quality Australian product.

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Insurance regulations

Insurers can and do reject accident claims if their capacities are exceeded. - abc.net.au

But more importantly, why jeopardise your safety and the safety of others by not understanding your weight distribution?

Being correctly balanced can also delay tyre wear, improve Fuel efficiency, and reduce vehicle and caravan wear and tear.

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A Weigh Bridge, like at the local tip, although useful in finding out the total mass of your vehicle and tow, cannot determine the weight on each axle as well as the tow ball. Many accidents occur from the vehicle or the tow not being a balanced load. Knowing and understanding weight distribution is more important than your total weight. Click this link to explain.