Caravanners in Narrandera will be offered road safety and caravanning advice at free caravan weighing days on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June.

Narrandera Shire Council and Transport for NSW will co-host the caravan weighing days with “Your Weigh - Mobile Vehicle Weighing” to educate caravanners about correctly calculating their caravan’s weight, how to load their caravan for even weight distribution, safe driving tips while towing, and ways to reduce the risk of being involved in a crash.

Narrandera Shire Council Road Safety Officer, Elizabeth Mudford said that as caravanning grew in popularity, so did the need to ensure caravans were being operated safely.

“Simple things like adding a toolbox to the back of the van, popping a kayak on the roof or travelling with full water tanks can cause the caravan, tow vehicle or combination to become overweight or non-compliant and may increase the risk of a crash,” Ms Mudford said.

“An incorrectly loaded caravan can lead to snaking, swaying or loss of control of your caravan and vehicle.

“We welcome the owners of registered caravans to make a booking to learn some vital tips that could save lives. The caravan weighing days will be held at Lake Talbot Tourist Park.

“Driving while towing a caravan is a different experience to normal driving and requires a higher level of knowledge and skill, a need for greater stopping distances, and consideration of environmental factors such as high winds, wet roads and uneven surfaces,” Ms Mudford said.

“The weighing service includes providing and explaining a report comparing actual weight to manufacturers specified weight limits. The report breaks down tow ball, individual wheel, axle and total weights.

“These days are a great opportunity to learn more about your caravan and more about safe driving, for the benefit of everyone on the road.”

Bookings are essential and can be made here: https://calendly.com/mobileweighing/narrandra-vehicle-caravan-weighing