Milenco 2691 Calibrated Nose Weight Gauge Caravan Trailer

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The problem with this though is when the spring is under no load they tend to cope poorly with potholes etc, and provide a poor-quality ride. Typically though, the following applies: The lowest number of these three is the number you should avoid exceeding. Measuring Caravan Nose weight

The TLC is a digital noseweight gauge which measures the weight of the hitch on the towball. The devise is positioned between the caravan hitch and the towball; this has the added benefit of measuring the weight at the correct hitch level. It is more compact than other brand offerings and has a maximum load of 109kg. The TLC comes in twin and single axle versions. Some gauges feature a digital reader, and some older gauges may look like a Newton Meter. Fortunately, most noseweight gauges are relatively cheap and easy to use. It’s recommended that you use one stamped with the British Standard mark, as these are known to be reliable and accurate. DURABLE STAMPED WEIGHTS – No more worrying about weights rubbing off or disappearing. Our caravan nose weight gauge features stamped on weights that stay intact, providing long-lasting reliability and accuracy.The correct noseweight for the caravan is the lowest of three noseweight figures: that of the caravan chassis manufacturer; that of the tow vehicle manufacturer; and that of the towbar manufacturer.

Example: The caravan’s noseweight is too high. This reduces the load on the rear axle of the caravan and reduces the weight on the car’s front axle. Therefore, steering performance can be compromised – Image: caravansplus.com.au Begin to take gauge reading and compare this to the recommended figures in the caravan handbook or user manual.Hence, noseweight should not be based on the empty weight of a caravan or its Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM). One of these important weight restrictions refers to the maximum load exerted on the car’s towball once it has been hitched up to a caravan – otherwise know as the noseweight. ironically the advertising quotes the wrong number, and two digits in the BS number have been transposed. See

You will also notice that some tow cars have different noseweight limits depending on their powertrain. components are able to sustain should be taken into account as well as those that the towed vehicle can Now, many people (ourselves included) use bathroom scales to measure the noseweight of a caravan. However, you do have to be careful.

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Personally, whenever I’m looking to learn something new, I watch multiple YouTube videos and compare and contrast the advice. Each noseweight gauge shall be supplied with user instructions that shall contain at least the following There are some products that every caravan owner needs to ensure their safety, as well as enhance their comfort. Towing a Caravan There are three numbers you need to be aware of to work out exactly what the nose weight should be when you are towing your caravan. Those numbers are: