Towing Speed Limit for Caravans
What is the towing speed restrict for a caravan round Oz?
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This is one thing we've to focus on. Do the mistaken factor here and it'll cost you in fines and demerit factors. Unfortunately, we can’t use ignorance as an excuse. A lot of large car / caravan mixtures can weigh between 5,500kg and 6,500kg which implies they don't appear to be going to handle like your average family SUV. Stopping or sudden path adjustments can be disastrous. A sudden path change with a poorly loaded caravan at pace can send the van right into a fishtail which may not finish well…we have seen this on the news too many instances.

There are some things we now have to consider, and the first is weight. That is, what's your mixed weight – GCM (Gross Combination Mass) the weight of your automobile and caravan driving down the highway. In NSW when you weigh lower than 4.5t GCM you can travel at the posted towing speed limit. However, in case your GCM is above four.5t then you are limited to a maximum of 100kph.

In WA, most towing velocity limits for autos towing a trailer or caravan is 100kph no matter your weight.


In all other states and territories, you can tow a caravan on the posted towing speed restrict. Remember to follow the advisory highway signs for example, drive to situations, excessive wind area forward and so on.

Your automobile owner’s handbook is worth a read. Some manufacturers place speed limits on the car whilst towing. Some which may be as low 80kph (depending on the trailer weight). Check your owner’s handbook as you may be shocked. Is this legally enforceable? Probably not but it may have an result on the method in which your vehicle accelerates, turns and stops.

So next time you head interstate (hopefully soon) it might be value checking the towing speed limit that applies to your size mixture so that you're not at risk of a rushing nice and demerit factors. The driver is always accountable even when you don’t personal the automobile or the caravan. It could be a associates rig or even a employed caravan.

And bear in mind before you head off, give us a call to weigh your tow car and caravan so you possibly can journey with information and confidence.

Safe travels.

Craig