Effectively, when trying to get the noseweight correct on your caravan, you are playing a balancing act. The chassis maker stamps both the highest nose weight and the maximum load that the coupling is developed to carry. These figures are identified by the letters 'S' and 'GA'. The tow cars maximum nose weight will be in the owner's handbook, whilst the maximum nose weight of the towbar is on the towbar plate. You will need to work with whichever is the lowest. any other limiting factors should also be considered in the assessment/adjustment of the noseweight of the One word of warning: none of the scales mentioned are subject to the Weights and Measures Act and so they should only be regarded as a guide. For instance, in my post on electric tow cars, the Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel has a nose weight limit of 100kg, but with the PHEV, its down to 75kg. Conclusions On Caravan Noseweights

If you want to get the best towing performance from your car and caravan, finding that ‘ideal’ noseweight can go a long way. Along with how to measure a caravan’s nose weight, Dan also discusses so tips on how to load the caravan to avoid movement. Noseweight Preferences

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Another reason for ensuring your caravan nose weight is right is due to the threat of pitching and lateral instability. Pitching is where your caravan will bob up and down when you’re towing it. The amount of bobbing that happens will be dependent on the amount the caravan is from its max and min nose weight rating. The severity of pitching will also be affected on the speed that you’re towing. If the nose weight of your caravan is either too far above or before its limit, then you will experience a poorer towing performance. For example, if the nose weight of your caravan is too high, then this will cause make it more challenging to drive.

I had the first that Niall recommended and cannot agree with his recommendation. Using it to measure the noseweight of my caravan three times in the same place, I got three different readings that ranged from just over 50 kg to just under 80 kg. VERSATILE APPLICATION – Whether you’re a caravan enthusiast or a professional hauler, our calibrated aluminium nose weight gauge should be one of your caravan essentials. It ensures your caravan or trailer is properly loaded every time.Begin to take gauge reading and compare this to the recommended figures in the caravan handbook or user manual. EASY-TO-USE DESIGN – Achieve optimal towing stability effortlessly with one of the caravan must haves for any successful trip. The detachable plastic foot ensures accurate measuring, making it a breeze to determine the right nose weight for safe and secure towing.