Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles can Coast 2 Coast Weighing weigh?

We provide mobile weighing for tow vehicles, 4WDs, caravans, camper trailers, trailers and commercial fleet vehicles. Contact us with your vehicle details if you have an unusual or specialised setup.

What

measurements are included?

The measurements depend on the service booked and may include:

Individual wheel weights
Front and rear vehicle axle weights
Caravan or trailer axle weights
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM)
Gross Trailer Mass (GTM)
Gross Combination Mass (GCM)
Tow Ball Mass (TBM)
Tow ball weight transfer
Remaining payload
Side-to-side weight distribution

Why should I have my vehicle and caravan weighed?

Vehicle and caravan weights can change when passengers, accessories, fuel, water, food, tools, bikes and other equipment are added.

Professional weighing provides a clearer understanding of your actual loaded weights, axle loads, available payload and overall weight distribution.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

Your vehicle, caravan or trailer should be loaded as close as possible to the way it will normally travel.

This may include:

Passengers
Fuel
Water
Gas bottles
Food and clothing
Bikes
Tools
Recovery equipment
Camping and touring gear

The more accurately your setup represents normal travelling conditions, the more useful your results will be.

Do passengers need to be present?

Where possible, the people who normally travel in the vehicle should be present during weighing.

If passengers cannot attend, let us know before the appointment so their weight can be considered when discussing the results.

Should my water tanks and fuel tanks be full?

Your tanks should be filled to the level you would normally carry while travelling.

If you usually travel with full water and fuel tanks, they should ideally be full for the weighing appointment. If you travel with less water, present the caravan in that normal configuration and tell us the approximate tank levels.

Do you come to my home?

Yes. Coast 2 Coast Weighing is a mobile service and can attend your home, workplace, storage facility, yard, depot or another suitable arranged location.

What type of ground is required?

The weighing area must be firm, dry and reasonably level, with a concrete, asphalt or sealed-bitumen surface.

Gravel, road base, grass, dirt, soft ground and areas with surface water are not suitable for accurate mobile weighing.

How much space is required?

The available weighing area should be at least 1.5 times the overall length of your connected vehicle and caravan or trailer.

There must also be sufficient width and clear access to safely position and move the complete setup.

What happens if I do not have a suitable area?

Send us photos and approximate measurements of the proposed location before your appointment.

Where your property is unsuitable, we may be able to arrange another appropriate location nearby.

Should the caravan be connected when you arrive?

For a complete vehicle and caravan assessment, the caravan should normally be connected and presented in its usual travelling configuration.

We may connect, disconnect and reposition the combination during the weighing process to obtain the required measurements.

What should I do with my weight-distribution hitch?

Present your towing setup as it would normally be used and let us know if you use a weight-distribution hitch.

Depending on the assessment, measurements may be taken in different configurations to help show how the tow ball load and hitch setup affect the vehicle’s axle weights.

Always follow the tow vehicle, towbar, caravan and hitch manufacturers’ instructions regarding the suitability and adjustment of a weight-distribution hitch.

What is tow ball weight transfer?

When a caravan is connected, the tow ball load acts behind the tow vehicle’s rear axle.

This increases the load carried by the rear axle and can remove weight from the vehicle’s front axle. Measuring the vehicle in connected and disconnected configurations helps show how the tow ball load affects the axle weights.

How long does an appointment take?

Appointment times vary depending on the service booked, the number of axles, the vehicle configuration and whether additional measurements are required.

We will provide an expected appointment duration when confirming your booking.

What will I receive after the weighing?

You will receive a comprehensive report showing the measured weights, nominated limits, remaining payload and relevant calculations for the service booked.

We explain the results in clear, practical language and discuss any areas that may require attention.

Will you provide weight and load-distribution advice?

Yes. We explain how the weight is distributed across the individual wheels and axles and provide practical guidance on managing payload.

This may include discussing the placement of water, batteries, bikes, tools, food, luggage and other equipment.

What happens if my vehicle or caravan is overweight?

We will explain which measurement exceeds or approaches its nominated limit and discuss practical options that may help reduce or redistribute the load.

Depending on the result, this could involve removing unnecessary equipment, changing where items are stored, reducing water carried or seeking advice from an appropriately qualified vehicle or caravan specialist.

Does a weighing report guarantee that my setup is compliant?

Our report compares the measured weights presented at the appointment with the nominated limits and information available for your setup.

Weights can change whenever passengers, water, fuel, accessories or equipment are added, removed or repositioned. Vehicle owners and drivers remain responsible for ensuring their vehicle and trailer comply with all applicable requirements whenever they are used on the road.

Is the report an engineering certificate?

No. A mobile weighing report records and explains the measured weights of the setup presented at the appointment.

It is not a substitute for an engineering certificate, modification approval, registration inspection or advice from a government authority where one of those documents is required.

Do you provide weighbridge certificates?

Weighbridge certificate services may be available for applicable vehicle, trailer or registration requirements.

Tell us why the certificate is required when booking so we can confirm whether we can provide the correct service for your needs.

How often should I have my setup weighed?

Consider having your setup weighed when:

Preparing for a major trip
Purchasing a new vehicle, caravan or trailer
Adding accessories or modifications
Installing additional batteries, solar equipment or water tanks
Adding a bike rack, generator, toolbox or storage system
Changing how your vehicle or caravan is normally loaded
You are uncertain about your remaining payload or axle weights

Can you weigh a vehicle or caravan separately?

Yes. We offer vehicle-only weighing and can provide caravan or trailer weighing as a separate service by arrangement.

How much does mobile weighing cost?

Vehicle Only — $160

Includes individual wheel weights, axle weights, GVM comparison and a comprehensive report with an explanation of the results.

Vehicle and Caravan Combination — $290

Includes a complete vehicle and caravan assessment with individual wheel weights, axle loads, GVM, ATM, GTM, GCM, tow ball mass, weight transfer and comprehensive reporting.

Caravan-only, trailer, fleet, certificate and group bookings can be quoted according to the service required.

Is travel included in the price?

The listed prices include mobile service within 40 kilometres of Thornlands QLD 4164.

Locations outside the included service area may attract an additional quoted travel amount. Your complete price will be confirmed before the booking is finalised.

Do you offer fleet vehicle weighing?

Yes. We provide mobile weighing for commercial vehicles and business fleets at workplaces, yards and depots.

Fleet weighing can help identify overloaded vehicles, axle-limit concerns and uneven load distribution while supporting safer load management, workplace duty of care and internal compliance procedures.

Discounted pricing may be available when multiple vehicles are weighed at the same location. Contact us for a tailored fleet quote.

Can you arrange caravan club or group weigh days?

Yes. Group bookings can be arranged for caravan clubs, workplaces, dealerships and organised weigh days.

The location must provide a suitable sealed and reasonably level weighing area with enough space to safely move each vehicle or combination.

How do I book?

Contact Coast 2 Coast Weighing with your:

Name and phone number
Suburb or postcode
Vehicle make and model
Caravan or trailer details
Number of axles
Required service
Preferred appointment date

Phone: 0438 666 740
Email: info@coast2coastweighing.com.au