Caravan Towing Service Dalby

Your vehicle’s towing capacity must exceed your caravan’s total weight—including gear, water, clothes and more. A good safety margin is keeping your loaded weight under 80–85 % of your vehicle’s braked tow rating. Always check the plate inside your driver’s door or the handbook.

Use a weighbridge to measure your fully loaded caravan hitched to your tow vehicle. This gives your Gross Trailer Mass (GTM). Compare it to your tow vehicle’s Gross Combination Mass (GCM) to stay within legal limits.

Yes—if your caravan’s lights are all working. In Australia, you are required to have two rear sidelights, stop lights, indicators, reflectors, and a lit-up number plate.

In Australia, you must obey posted speed limits—typically 100 km/h on highways. However, slower speeds around corners and in windy conditions are safer, especially with a heavy outfit.

No—it’s illegal and unsafe for passengers to be in a towable caravan while it’s in motion.

As long as a fully insured and skilled operator does the towing, the risk of damage is low. I use proper equipment and techniques to avoid any harm.

If your licence was issued after 1997, your combined vehicle and caravan must not exceed 3,500 kg. Older licences may allow higher limits, but it depends on when you passed your test.

Place heavy items over or forward of the axle to maintain the tow-ball weight of 7–15 % of your fully loaded caravan.

Electric brake controllers activate caravan brakes in sync with your car’s brakes—essential once your van’s weight exceeds about 750 kg.

A combination of proper hitching, load distribution and van bar or sway control helps. If sway begins, gently apply trailer brakes and reduce speed.

Yes. You need two amber indicators, red side lights, stop lamps, triangular reflectors, and an illuminated number plate. A red fog light is required if your caravan is wider than 2.5 m.

Allow plenty of space. Parking farther away and taking your time when backing helps minimise the need for tight manoeuvres.

It’s a good idea to confirm your loaded weight at a weighbridge—especially after packing—to stay within legal tow limits.

Inspect tyre pressures, brakes, lights, hitch connections, chains, and suspension, and ensure that windows and latches inside your caravan are secure.

Yes—if your set-up is suitable. Off-road trailers require sturdy suspension, tyres, and a reliable hitch system—just like those found in caravans designed for rugged travel.

It’s illegal to tow with broken lights—you could be fined. Stop immediately, fix the issue, and only resume when everything is functioning