Getting your caravan or camper trailer combination weights right is imperative as both the total weight and the way it is distributed affects both towing stability and braking ability. Plus, you do not want to get in trouble with the police, affect your vehicle warranty or have your insurance denied!
Calculating your vehicle weight can be cumbersome and the simplest and safest thing to do is take your vehicle combination, loaded with all your gear and passengers to a weigh bridge or have a portable weigh station come to you.
If you are new to RVing and shopping for your first combination, it is important to do your research to make sure you consider the tow vehicle capacities, your trailer weight, and payload requirements.
