Weights and Measures

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

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hi all, I have seen lots info about this over the years but wanted an update with new rules for different states. My son in law has a 2022 Prado and a van which on paper everything looks ok until he starts loading car and van. He had a mobile weighing station come to him only to be told was non-compliant and th...

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hopefully someone can help with a boat question - we quite often 'bovan' using the boat as a van. My boat and trailer comes in at 3.8t fully loaded, fuelled and provisioned. Trailer GVM is 3975kg Have been towing with a 200series + gvm upgrade but it is illega especially if i take to queensland. I don't be...

jegog · jegog

I just got this in a Facebook group and though the antics of the presenter are tiresome, the message is still valid. When pointed out it is obvious that WDH will add stresses along the caravan chassis, but that a stress fracture could be created under the van body never occurred to me. I had seen photos of...

lkyphl · lkyphl

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/toyota-landcruiser-70-series-2023-review-140287/

yobarr · yobarr

Wonder about the towball weight on this setup. Front axle of trailer is a lot further up inside the mudguard than is the rear axle, and rear of car appears to be a lot closer to the ground than does the front. Another driver with no idea? Cheers

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

These are my rigs weights (in kgs) as tested at the Kerang weighbridge fully loaded car and caravan including 200L water, driver and half a fuel tank: Front axle - 1200 Whole car (including caravan on towball) - 2900 Rear axle = 2900 - 1200 = 1700 Caravan when attached to car - 2760 Solo car 2600 Towball = 2...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

I have just bought a new Pathfinder, and I must say its fantastic, tows great, ticks all my boxes. will be used for towing and non towing duties. I looked under the tow bar the other day and to my surprise the plate thats welded onto the tow bar, just behind the spare wheel has the max tow ball weight at 200kg...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm currently camped near Swan Hill in NW Victoria and on the way here I noticed a weighbridge just north of Kerang, as I shall be returning that way in a couple of weeks I'd like to take the opportunity to weigh my rig. Now: just occasionally, very occasionally, governments do something obvious and sen...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

My new Pathfinder has over a metre, and the factory tongue is a little short . My Adria 3004 hitch touches on the vertical part of the tongue. Bad design for euro hitches.IMO. I bought a new HR tongue that is welded on a 45deg angle but its about 30mm longer to the ball, that gives me plenty of clearance. Tha...

StewG · StewG

John Cadogen is not everyone's cup of tea, but he tells of the dangers of overloading a caravan and tug. If you are short of time watch the first few minutes and then go to about the 20 minute mark onwards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbF_NfxGuOs

yobarr · yobarr

There was much discussion in the recent past about how much a McHitch increases TBO, and my assertions were universally disputed and criticised. This illustration may help others to understand how much TBO is increased, which obviously multiplies the weight added to the car's rear axle, along wit...

yobarr · yobarr

As with most sales advertising there seems to be a bit of smoke and mirrors involved in the marketing of the new Landcruiser 300, and its claimed 3500kg towing capacity. Whilst there can be no disputing that this is a lovely car for those who can afford it, and that its new V6 engine develops around 30kw m...

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

BDE · BDE

I am trying to find out the percentage distribution of kerb weight across front and rear axles for a 2016 Ford Everest Trend 3.2L (or any other tow vehicles for that matter - Ranger, MUX, DMax, etc) Can anyone help? TIA Phil S

AngryAnt50 · AngryAnt50

Good Morning all I am looking to purchase a replacement tow vehicle for my Jayco Silverline Outback Caravan. The van has an ATM of 3,375Kg a GTM of 3,167Kg, a Tar Mass of 2,900 Kg. The ball weight Maximum is 256Kg. I currently tow with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 2015 4x4 with a power of 184KW and 550Nm...

JOSHG · JOSHG

Hi everyone. I am looking at buying my first caravan. I am needing some advise from you lot that have been towing maybe a lot longer than me. I have a general understanding of GVM,GCM, Tare weights etc I was talking to a business that does some caravan weighing. Now their recommendation is that to be s...

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	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	5472	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	1478	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	1137	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	1300	12:26 PM Aug 11, 2023 by yobarr
	GVM upgrades and other stuff (Preview) Hi all, I have seen lots info about this over the years but wanted an update with new rules for different states. My son in law has a 2022 Prado and a van which on paper everything looks ok until he starts loading car and van. He had a mobile weighing station come to him only to be told was non-compliant and th...	Fridge65	11	1583	10:59 AM Jul 8, 2023 by Cuppa
	Which tow vehicle for 4tonne (Preview) Hopefully someone can help with a boat question - we quite often 'bovan' using the boat as a van. My boat and trailer comes in at 3.8t fully loaded, fuelled and provisioned. Trailer GVM is 3975kg Have been towing with a 200series + gvm upgrade but it is illega especially if i take to queensland. I don't be...	Fridge65	12	2253	06:08 PM May 21, 2023 by Optimark
	WDH again ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) I just got this in a Facebook group and though the antics of the presenter are tiresome, the message is still valid. When pointed out it is obvious that WDH will add stresses along the caravan chassis, but that a stress fracture could be created under the van body never occurred to me. I had seen photos of...	jegog	107	4353	07:13 PM May 15, 2023 by jegog
	2023 factory 70 series GVM upgrade (Preview) https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/toyota-landcruiser-70-series-2023-review-140287/	lkyphl	8	1155	12:25 PM May 10, 2023 by Bill B
	Towball Weight (Preview) Wonder about the towball weight on this setup. Front axle of trailer is a lot further up inside the mudguard than is the rear axle, and rear of car appears to be a lot closer to the ground than does the front. Another driver with no idea? Cheers	yobarr	11	1539	10:21 PM Apr 24, 2023 by jegog
	A very light diet may be in order (Preview) These are my rigs weights (in kgs) as tested at the Kerang weighbridge fully loaded car and caravan including 200L water, driver and half a fuel tank: Front axle - 1200 Whole car (including caravan on towball) - 2900 Rear axle = 2900 - 1200 = 1700 Caravan when attached to car - 2760 Solo car 2600 Towball = 2...	Mike Harding	6	1073	08:20 PM Apr 22, 2023 by Mike Harding
	Correct maximum tow ball weight for new R53 Nissan Pathfinder. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have just bought a new Pathfinder, and I must say its fantastic, tows great, ticks all my boxes. will be used for towing and non towing duties. I looked under the tow bar the other day and to my surprise the plate thats welded onto the tow bar, just behind the spare wheel has the max tow ball weight at 200kg...	Bulldozer	43	2650	06:49 AM Apr 3, 2023 by Bulldozer
	Towbridge weighing (Preview) I'm currently camped near Swan Hill in NW Victoria and on the way here I noticed a weighbridge just north of Kerang, as I shall be returning that way in a couple of weeks I'd like to take the opportunity to weigh my rig. Now: just occasionally, very occasionally, governments do something obvious and sen...	Mike Harding	7	1217	03:36 PM Apr 2, 2023 by KJB
	Distance from centre of rear axle to tow ball. (Preview) My new Pathfinder has over a metre, and the factory tongue is a little short . My Adria 3004 hitch touches on the vertical part of the tongue. Bad design for euro hitches.IMO. I bought a new HR tongue that is welded on a 45deg angle but its about 30mm longer to the ball, that gives me plenty of clearance. Tha...	Bulldozer	4	1170	07:00 PM Mar 18, 2023 by yobarr
	A Heavy Price for Overloading (Preview) John Cadogen is not everyone's cup of tea, but he tells of the dangers of overloading a caravan and tug. If you are short of time watch the first few minutes and then go to about the 20 minute mark onwards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbF_NfxGuOs	StewG	4	1516	05:10 PM Feb 16, 2023 by StewG
	McHitch (Preview) There was much discussion in the recent past about how much a McHitch increases TBO, and my assertions were universally disputed and criticised. This illustration may help others to understand how much TBO is increased, which obviously multiplies the weight added to the car's rear axle, along wit...	yobarr	21	2530	07:17 AM Dec 15, 2022 by retirednomad
	Landcruiser 300. Sheep in wolf's clothing? (Preview) As with most sales advertising there seems to be a bit of smoke and mirrors involved in the marketing of the new Landcruiser 300, and its claimed 3500kg towing capacity. Whilst there can be no disputing that this is a lovely car for those who can afford it, and that its new V6 engine develops around 30kw m...	yobarr	27	3284	10:30 AM Dec 4, 2022 by Craig1
	Does this combination need a WDH (Preview)	Ivan 01	6	1886	08:07 AM Oct 27, 2022 by WindyHill
	Kerb Weight Distribution across front and rear axles (Preview) I am trying to find out the percentage distribution of kerb weight across front and rear axles for a 2016 Ford Everest Trend 3.2L (or any other tow vehicles for that matter - Ranger, MUX, DMax, etc) Can anyone help? TIA Phil S	BDE	12	2036	10:42 AM Oct 1, 2022 by KevinJ
	Isuzu MU-X 2022 4x4 Towing capability. ( 1 2 ) Isuzu mux 2021 2022 towing capacity (Preview) Good Morning all I am looking to purchase a replacement tow vehicle for my Jayco Silverline Outback Caravan. The van has an ATM of 3,375Kg a GTM of 3,167Kg, a Tar Mass of 2,900 Kg. The ball weight Maximum is 256Kg. I currently tow with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 2015 4x4 with a power of 184KW and 550Nm...	AngryAnt50	38	5850	07:14 PM Sep 27, 2022 by KevinJ
	Towing weights ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone. I am looking at buying my first caravan. I am needing some advise from you lot that have been towing maybe a lot longer than me. I have a general understanding of GVM,GCM, Tare weights etc I was talking to a business that does some caravan weighing. Now their recommendation is that to be s...	JOSHG	39	4170	05:33 AM Sep 26, 2022 by shakey55
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