Towing Speed Limit for Caravans

What is the towing velocity limit for a caravan round Oz?

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This is one thing we now have to remember of. Do the wrong thing here and it’ll value you in fines and demerit factors. Unfortunately, we can’t use ignorance as an excuse. A lot of huge automobile / caravan combos can weigh between 5,500kg and 6,500kg which implies they do not appear to be going to handle like your common household SUV. Stopping or sudden direction adjustments may be disastrous. A sudden course change with a poorly loaded caravan at pace can ship the van into a fishtail which can not end well…we have seen this on the news too many times.

There are some things we’ve to consider, and the first is weight. That is, what is your mixed weight – GCM (Gross Combination Mass) the load of your automotive and caravan driving down the highway. In NSW should you weigh lower than 4.5t GCM you presumably can journey on the posted towing speed limit. However, if your GCM is above four.5t then you are limited to a maximum of 100kph.

In WA, most towing pace limits for autos towing a trailer or caravan is 100kph no matter your weight.

In all different states and territories, you possibly can tow a caravan on the posted towing speed restrict. Remember to observe the advisory road signs for example, drive to conditions, excessive wind space forward etc.

Your vehicle owner’s handbook is value a read. Some producers place velocity limits on the car whilst towing. Some which may be as low 80kph (depending on the trailer weight). Check your owner’s manual as you may be stunned. Is this legally enforceable? Probably not however it may have an result on the way your vehicle accelerates, turns and stops.

So subsequent time you head interstate (hopefully soon) it may be worth checking the towing speed restrict that applies to your size mixture so that you are not susceptible to a speeding nice and demerit points. The driver is always responsible even when you don’t personal the automobile or the caravan. It might be a associates rig or perhaps a hired caravan.

And remember earlier than you head off, give us a name to weigh your tow automobile and caravan so you can travel with data and confidence.

Safe travels.

Craig