Feb 21, 2019 | Towing & Travelling
Rego checks are a necessary part of owning a trailer or a caravan. They fall into 3 categories – Pink Slips (e-Safety), Blue Slips (AUVIS) and Brown Slips (HVAIS). How long does a Pink Slip last? Pink Slip (e-Safety) Inspections are the annual rego check for all...
Nov 1, 2018 | Towing & Travelling
With caravan parks enjoying some of the most spectacular waterfront locations in and around Lake Macquarie, the region might as well have been made for those with a caravan in tow. Combine superb lakefront and coastal sites with nature-inspired activities including...
Oct 26, 2018 | Towing & Travelling
Residents and visitors to the Sutherland Shire are blessed with direct access to two waterways, the Port Hacking River and the Georges River. Here are the locations of the public boat ramps and pontoons across the Sutherland Shire. SINGLE BOAT RAMP DOUBLE BOAT RAMP...
Jun 20, 2018 | Towing & Travelling
The tow ball load is the amount of weight a fully loaded trailer or caravan vertically imposes on the tow bar of the towing vehicle. Just like all other towing specifications, the tow ball load must not be exceeded. If you own a small trailer than the tow ball load is...
Jan 30, 2018 | Towing & Travelling
GVM – Gross Vehicle Mass (Usually found on cars and caravans) GTM – Gross Trailer Mass (Usually found on boat trailers and box trailers) This is the maximum combined weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This is set by the manufacturer and can not be...
Jan 2, 2018 | Towing & Travelling
Driving holidays can mean long car trips with the kids and the ability to minimise the “are we there yet” chorus makes the trip more enjoyable for everyone. Jaclyn Bold from Bold Trailer And Caravan Repair Centre says “the key to successfully travelling with kids is...
