Tare and gvm weights

Are We Lost · Guru

Tare and gvm weights

shakey55 · Senior Member

Are We Lost wrote:
I think Possum gave some advice worth pursuing. If you have been sold something unroadworthy (which it appears to be) then after verifying the empty weight you should seek restitution from Sunliner. It's not just the fine for being overweight but in the event of an accident if the insurer finds out you have no cover.

I would agree totally, but this vehicle is now 6 years old. May have some problem going back with weight concerns 6 years after purchase.

I feel for you, but good luck Goldenyears

-- Edited by shakey55 on Wednesday 19th of July 2023 07:18:36 AM

KJB · Guru

...maybe the addition of another axle might overcome the problem ....(6 wheeler)

goldenyears · Senior Member

NSW police did a weight survey and out of hundreds of people checked only two were correct weight !!! Now after reading that obviously wide spread in Australia I mean after buying a vehicle obviously no one checks !!!

Possum3 · Guru

goldenyears wrote:
NSW police did a weight survey and out of hundreds of people checked only two were correct weight !!! Now after reading that obviously wide spread in Australia I mean after buying a vehicle obviously no one checks !!!

I assure you that Road Authorities check with heavy fines and demerits to offenders. Regardless of the purchase date the Australian Consumer Laws still apply - Write an email to your Dealer and request full refund - they are obligated to rectify.

goldenyears · Senior Member

The police were giving information rather than booking people Most like myself were in the dark about this always put off going to weigh station After 6 years do you really think a dealer would give a stuff ! Advice I have been given mainly if something was going to happen it would have happened by now Sooo many of these vehicles out there and I expect more loaded up than I ever was ! Few people I have made contact with similar vehicles different brand ever weighed their vehicles!

goldenyears · Senior Member

Anyway thanks possum

goldenyears · Senior Member

I dont have any intention of going down the legal track really cant be bothered at my age dont need extra stress Im now mindful of this issue and will be moving things around inside vehicle few more kg down the front and get rid of 40 kg in jerry cans Will still be over but better Vehicle has been great so far just this hiccup

goldenyears · Senior Member

One more trip planned to Broome next year then I will probably sell it with low km Vehicle only done 42000km Covid didnt help

goldenyears · Senior Member

Added another axle works a treat

Thanks for that