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Upgrading your tow vehicle or 4WD is exciting. Suspension kits, bull bars, long-range fuel tanks, drawer systems, roof racks, roof top tents and GVM upgrades all promise better performance and capability. But there’s one critical step many owners skip: Weighing the vehicle before  any modifications are made. At Clear Weight Mobile Weighing Service, we regularly see customers spend thousands on upgrades—only to discover later that they’ve created new compliance issues, exceede

Upgrading a caravan, motorhome, horse float or trailer can unlock more payload, improve safety, and make your setup better suited to how you travel or work. But before spending thousands on suspension upgrades, axle changes or ATM/GVM increases, there is one critical step many owners overlook: Get an accurate pre-upgrade weight assessment. At Clear Weight Mobile Weighing Service, we see it every week — people investing in upgrades without knowing their true starting point. A

Buying a caravan, motorhome, horse float or trailer is exciting — but it can also be one of the most expensive mistakes if you don’t know the real weights  before you commit. Manufacturers’ brochures, dealer specs and compliance plates often don’t reflect real-world weight once options, accessories and fluids are added . It’s common to see differences of 200–600 kg  between advertised tare and actual ready-to-tow weight. One of the most common heartbreaking stories we hear at

Buying a 4WD, tradie vehicle or tow vehicle is a big investment. But what many buyers don’t realise is that two vehicles of the same model can have very different real-world weights  once accessories, modifications and fit-outs are added. Before you sign on the dotted line, a pre-purchase weight assessment  can save you thousands in unexpected upgrades, compliance issues and future problems when towing or carrying loads. At Clear Weight Mobile Weighing Service, we regularly a

What Every Caravan Owner Needs to Know Most caravan owners worry about breaking something  if they’re overweight.Far fewer realise they could also be risking their insurance cover .   Across Australia, insurers are increasingly scrutinising caravan weights after accidents — and many claims are reduced or declined because a rig was found to be over legal limits . Here’s what you need to know, in plain English.     Can Insurance Be Voided If Your Caravan Is Overweight? Short an

If you tow a caravan, camper trailer, or work trailer in Australia, weight compliance isn’t optional — it’s critical. Yet many owners still hit the road without ever weighing their setup, while others won’t travel without a professional weighing report.   At Clear Weight – Mobile Weighing Service , we see both sides every week across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and the Illawarra . Here’s why people make different choices — and why real-world weights matter more than assum

Why Accurate Weight & Balance Can’t Be Reduced to a Single Number Caravan and towing compliance is becoming a major focus across NSW. Knowing your tow vehicle and caravan weights isn’t optional anymore — it’s critical for safety, legality, insurance, and vehicle longevity. For Illawarra travellers heading north, south, or inland, knowing your real towing weights is critical in determining how that weight is distributed.  Many caravan owners rely on public weighbridges for pea