Towing Speed Limit for Caravans

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

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This is something we now have to focus on. 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 enormous automobile / caravan combinations can weigh between 5,500kg and 6,500kg which means they aren’t going to deal with like your average family SUV. Stopping or sudden course changes may be disastrous. A sudden course change with a poorly loaded caravan at pace can send the van into a fishtail which can not end well…we have seen this on the information too many instances.

There are some things we have to contemplate, and the first is weight. That is, what’s your mixed weight – GCM (Gross Combination Mass) the burden of your car and caravan driving down the highway. In NSW when you weigh less than 4.5t GCM you can travel on the posted towing pace restrict. However, in case your GCM is above four.5t then you might be limited to a maximum of 100kph.

In WA, most towing pace limits for automobiles towing a trailer or caravan is 100kph regardless of your weight.

In all other states and territories, you probably can tow a caravan on the posted towing pace restrict. Remember to follow the advisory road signs for instance, drive to conditions, high wind space forward and so forth.

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

So next time you head interstate (hopefully soon) it might be price checking the towing pace limit that applies to your measurement combination so that you are not vulnerable to a dashing nice and demerit factors. The driver is always responsible even should you don’t personal the automotive or the caravan. It might be a pals rig or maybe a hired caravan.

And remember before you head off, give us a name to weigh your tow car and caravan so you can journey with knowledge and confidence.

Safe travels.

Craig