02/08/2026
Slide-on campers...
Over the weekend Weigh Forward Mobile Caravan and Vehicle Weighing provided educational sessions statewide weighing several caravans, 3x motorhomes, a boat, 2 horsefloats, 4x slide on campers and a sprint car!!!
Our Monday post highlights the importance of slide-on campers.
1. Gross vehicle mass. This is the maximum weight the vehicle can carry, including fuel, passengers, accessories and the slide-on camper.
2. Axle overloading. Even if the total weight is under GVM, heavy slide-ons can easily overload the rear axle limit. Be mindful when towing trailers with campers fitted. Ball weight is often increased up to 1.5% over the rear axle of it's actual weight, depending on the distance the tow hitch is from the centre of the rear axle. I will explain how ball weight transfer works in a separate post.
3. Insurance. Driving a vehicle that exceeds legal weights will void your insurance and risk a fine.
4. Chassis Damage. Excessive weight on a ute tray creates high bending stress on the chassis overhang, risking permanent damage.
5. Handling. A vehicle is engineered to stop, steer and brake to strict specifications. Incorrectly weighted vehicles cause concerns.
If you own a slide on camper please have it weighed. Be mindful weigh bridges do not give all the important weights you truly need. Talk to the experts that started this important service in Tasmania. With many years experience the guys at Weighforward will educate you with all the important information you must understand.
We come to you.. 2x professional weighing vehicles operating 7x days per week statewide. There is no question we can't answer.
Call the professionals today for a no charge phone consultation. You wont look back..
Cameron or Justin on 0477 668 668