DIY Learning Centre | Compliance Information
Compliance Regulations are in place for the protection of ourselves, other members of the public and property. It is imperative for anyone building a product for use on the public highway to ensure ALL the relevant regulations are strictly complied with.
The compliance information on this website is not an exhaustive record but a summary of the most important areas that should be understood and complied with if they are relevant to your project.
Compliance is complex – with Australian Standards and Australian Design Rules applying across all States and Territories whilst many other Regulations (such as gas compliance, brake controllers etc) varying between individual States.
DIY Caravans strongly recommends the finished project is certified as compliant by an Approved Engineer. This certificate will assist when you first register the caravan/vehicle at your State Transport Office.
Click here to view an Example-Trailer-Compliance-Cerificate
DIY Caravans has applied to become a member of the Caravan and Trade Industry Association of Queensland, and will be able to offer DIY customers guidance on compliance matters if you have any specific queries.
Building a fully compliant DIY project has many benefits for the builder:
- You can enjoy it safely with your friends and family
- Reduces the risk of any breakdowns or failures
- It will be easy to get Certification by a local engineer
- Certification will enhance the resale value
- Having a road worthy done will be straightforward
By drawing on our many years of manufacturing experience, DIY provides summary information that will take you to the appropriate website or organisation to find out all you need to know. In the Caravan Industry the most relevant areas to understand are:
- Building a small trailer for use on the highway
- Towing weights – understanding the terms used and what weight you can legally tow
- Gas installations
- 240 volt installations
- Safe towing on the road
DIY will continue to provide compliance information for its customers. Please type in your keywords (eg electrics) in the search facility at the top of the page to learn more.
Revision to Gas Standard AS/NZS 5601.2
This is a key installation standard for Caravans and Recreational Vehicles and covers LP gas Installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes. For DIY customers who intend to have ANY LP Gas appliances installed, the law requires this work to be carried out and certified by a licensed
Safe towing on the road
For many people not used to towing a trailer, it can be rather daunting to contemplate towing your caravan for the first time. The Caravan Associations across Australia have produced a free Towing Guide with many practical tips on how to tow safely. Not only is it important to have…
Compliance of 240v installations in caravans
Appliances such as air-conditioning units, microwaves and washing machines generally need a 240 volt electric supply. The relevant Australian Standard is AS/NZS 3000 and 3001 which applies to 'transportable vehicles and structures'. 240 volt electrics must only be worked on and certified by a licens