ANMAR SCALES VEHICLE & CARAVAN WEIGHING
Caravan, Trailer & Vehicle Weighing in Ballarat
Hit the road knowing you’re safe, legal and within your weight ratings.
Drive into our Ballarat workshop and we’ll weigh your caravan, vehicle and trailer onsite. You’ll walk away with a full written report covering GVM, GCM, ATM, GTM, Tow Ball Mass, and every axle weight that matters.
We explain every reading on the report and compare it against your manufacturer’s ratings.
WHY WEIGH YOUR CARAVAN
Safe & Legal
A modern caravan can be hundreds of kilos over its rated weight before you know it. Solar panels, lithium batteries, water tanks, awnings, bikes on the back, the gear you’ve packed for the trip. It adds up quick.
Overloading isn’t just illegal. It changes how your rig brakes, handles, and behaves in a crosswind. Being overweight makes any accident worse and puts more wear on your tow vehicle.
A written weigh report from Anmar Scales Ballarat gives you a documented record of your weights on the day, signed and dated. Keep it for your records and your peace of mind.
ANMAR SCALES WEIGHING PROCESS
Drive In, We Take Care of the Rest
Here’s how a weigh-in works at our Ballarat workshop.
We start by checking the VIN plates on your vehicle and caravan to record your manufacturer’s ratings. Then we weigh your rig hitched, unhitch on the pads, and weigh again. That captures front and rear axle weights, total weights, and how the caravan affects your vehicle’s balance.
Next we move the vehicle forward, level the caravan, and use our tow ball scale to measure the tow ball mass on its own. Every reading goes onto your written report alongside your manufacturer’s ratings. You drive away with the report in hand. The whole process is usually done inside an hour.
ANMAR SCALES CARAVAN WEIGHING
Why Get Your Caravan Weighed?
A proper weigh report tells you exactly where you stand against your manufacturer’s ratings. Here’s what you get with an Anmar Scales weigh-in:
Full Weight Breakdown
Every weight that matters. GVM, GCM, GTM, ATM, Tow Ball Mass, plus individual axle weights for both your vehicle and caravan.
Written Weigh Report
Take the data home with you. A signed and dated record of your weights on the day.
All Types Welcome
Caravans, camper trailers, horse floats, boat trailers, work trailers, motorhomes. If it tows or it weighs, we can weigh it.
Educational, Not Pushy
We explain every number on your report and what it means for your towing. Then we step back. Loading decisions are yours.
Onsite at Ballarat
All weighing done at our Anmar Scales Ballarat workshop. No mobile call-out fee. Just drive in.
Same-Day Report
In, weighed, and out the door with your full written report in hand. Usually under an hour from arrival.
ALL TYPES & SIZES
What We Weigh
Caravans, campers, horse floats, work trailers, boat trailers, motorhomes, and standalone vehicles needing GVM compliance. Our Ballarat workshop is set up for everything from a single-axle camper trailer through to a heavy dual-axle van behind a 79 Series.
CARAVANS
Single and dual axle vans. Off-road, family, hybrid, pop-top, full-height.
CAMPER TRAILERS
Hard-floor, soft-floor, forward-fold, hybrid campers. We weigh them all.
HORSE FLOATS
Single, double or three-horse. Hitched and unhitched weight readings for balance.
WORK & BOAT TRAILERS
Tradie trailers, plant trailers, boat trailers, jet ski trailers. Up to our pad capacity.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Sample Weigh Report
See exactly what’s included in your written weighing report before you book.
WHAT YOU GET
Your Written Weigh Report
VEHICLE AXLE WEIGHTS
Front and rear axle weights, hitched and unhitched. Shows you how the caravan changes your vehicle’s load distribution.
VEHICLE TOTAL WEIGHT
Compared against your manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) rating from the VIN plate.
CARAVAN AXLE WEIGHTS
For dual axle vans, we record each axle individually so you can check side-to-side and front-to-back balance.
TOW BALL MASS
Measured separately on our tow ball scale, with the caravan levelled.
GROSS COMBINATION MASS (GCM)
Your full hitched rig weight, compared against your vehicle’s GCM rating.
GROSS TRAILER MASS (GTM)
Caravan weight on its own wheels, excluding tow ball mass.
AGGREGATE TRAILER MASS (ATM)
Total caravan weight including tow ball mass.
MANUFACTURER RATINGS
Pulled straight from your VIN plates. Listed alongside every measurement so you can see at a glance what’s in range.
WEIGH TICKETS
Date and time stamped, signed records of your weights on the day.
QUESTIONS ABOUT CARAVAN WEIGHING
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I get my caravan weighed?
Caravan weights creep up over time as you add gear. Solar panels, batteries, water tanks, awnings, bikes, packing for a long trip. Knowing your real weights matters. You stay legal at roadside checks and you tow safer.
What weights will I get in my report?
Every weight that matters. Vehicle front and rear axle weights (hitched and unhitched), total vehicle weight, caravan axle weights, tow ball mass, GTM, ATM, and GCM. Plus your manufacturer’s ratings listed alongside so you can see what’s in range and what isn’t.
Do you fix overweight problems for me?
No. We’re a weighing service, not a compliance fixer. We give you accurate numbers and walk you through what they mean. Reorganising your load, upgrading your suspension, or going back to your dealer for compliance advice is your call.
How long does the weighing process take?
Usually under an hour from when you drive in. The actual weighing is quick. We spend most of the time walking you through every number on your report so you understand exactly what you’re looking at.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes, ideally. Get in touch through the form below or give us a call to book a time at our Ballarat workshop. Drive-ins are welcome too, but you may have to wait if we’re already weighing another rig.
What's the difference between GTM and ATM?
GTM (Gross Trailer Mass) is your caravan’s weight sitting on its own wheels, with the tow ball mass excluded. ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) is the full caravan weight including the tow ball mass. Your manufacturer rates your caravan against both numbers and we measure against both.
How accurate is the weigh report?
The report is accurate for your vehicle and caravan as they were on the day of weighing. Once you load extra gear, add water, or shift things around, your weights change. We can’t take responsibility for changes after you drive out. We recommend weighing fully loaded with everything you’d normally tow with so the report reflects real touring conditions.
GET IN TOUCH
Book a Caravan Weigh
Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch to lock in a time for you to bring your rig into our Ballarat workshop.
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