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…
What size of caravan or trailer can I tow behind my vehicle?
Your vehicle has a 'Trailer Towing Capacity' (Kgs) and you will be able to find it either on the vehicle plate (may be located inside one of the doors) on in the owner's manual. The towing capacity (in kgs) is the maximum loaded mass of the caravan or trailer you…
What do all the weight terms mean such as GVM & ATM?
To understand what size of caravan you can tow with your tow vehicle it is important to understand the meanings of the terminology used. The following terms are the most common used when discussing towing possibilities and weight ratings related to small trailers. These are the official ADR definiti
