Caravan Weighing Guide | GoWeigh Public Weighbridges

Know Your Weights, Travel with Confidence

Overloaded caravans, trailers and vehicles pose a significant safety risk on the road and are a leading cause of accidents in Australia.

Recognising this GoWeigh has introduced a new weighing service designed specifically for caravans, but that is also perfect for boat trailers, horse floats or trailer combinations.

Our Two Step Weighing Process

GoWeigh’s Caravan Weighing Service offers a convenient and efficient two-step process, designed to simplify your weighing experience. In just one seamless transaction, you only need to unhitch and re-hitch your vehicle, making the process straightforward and time-efficient.

Simply watch our step-by-step caravan weighing video below and follow the setup diagrams at the bottom of this page and onsite.

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90% of caravans & campers were found to be overweight

A 2022 investigation by the Queensland Police found an estimated 90% of vehicles towing caravans exceeded their weight limit, which led to a crackdown on caravan weights.(source: abc.net.au)

90% of caravans & campers were found to be overweight

A 2022 investigation by the Queensland Police found an estimated 90% of vehicles towing caravans exceeded their weight limit, which led to a crackdown on caravan weights.(source: abc.net.au)

What you Get in Your Weighing Report?

When you complete your two-step weigh, you receive a comprehensive 3-page Caravan Weighing Report, which includes your caravan weight, vehicle weight, vehicle axle weights, ball weight and combined weight. If required, you can then test your combination with different setups for comparison purposes.

Learn how to interpret your GoWeigh Caravan Report here.

Our Easy 2-Step Caravan Weighing Process

Setup First Weigh Unhitched

Setup Second Weigh Hitched

Government Licenced & Independently Verified

GoWeigh Public Weighbridges are Government-Approved and licensed. This means that they comply with the stringent operating guidelines of the National Measurement Institute (NMI), the Federal Government’s regulatory body. Each weighbridge is regularly independently verified and calibrated to ensure that it provides accurate and reliable weighing results day in and day out.

Government Licenced & Independently Verified

5 Important Reasons Why You Should Weigh Your Caravan or Camper.

Improper loading of your caravan can seriously impact the handling of your vehicle. So knowing your weights and getting the weight distribution right is crucial for safe travel. Authorities are increasingly cracking down on overloaded vehicles, and if you are in an accident, it can invalidate your vehicle’s insurance.

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Vehicle Performance: Ensures stability, handling, and braking efficiency by maintaining balanced weight distribution.
Legal Compliance: Adherence to weight limits is crucial to avoid legal fines and penalties.
Insurance Validity: Compliance with weight regulations is essential to prevent voiding of insurance coverage.
Fuel Efficiency: Proper weight distribution optimizes fuel usage by reducing engine strain.
Vehicle Longevity: Maintains vehicle and caravan integrity, reducing wear and extending lifespan.