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The Simple Weigh offers weighing service catered to horse owners, tailored to their vehicles and horse floats.

Overloading a horse float can lead to significant safety hazards on the road, risking the wellbeing of both the horses being transported and other road users. By adhering to weight limits and guidelines, horse owners can ensure a safe and comfortable transportation experience for their animals, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries during transit.

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Understand your Weights

Proper weight management of horse floats contributes to the longevity and durability of the towing vehicle and trailer. Exceeding weight limits can cause strain and damage to the vehicle's brakes, suspension, and tires.

By weighing your horse float accurately and distributing the weight appropriately, you can extend the lifespan of your vehicle and minimise maintenance costs.
Avoid emergencies

Improperly distributing weight within a horse float can increase risks, making it more challenging to navigate emergency situations and potentially resulting in an unwanted outcome such as fines, loss of insurance coverage or injury.  
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Getting you home safe

Let The Simple Weigh take the complexity out of your adventures, ensuring your safety from when you leave your driveway to when you arrive home again. Our service covers Tamworth and surrounds, including pop-up weight stations around the New England and North West regions.

Why Weigh Your Vehicle?

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Compliance

Australia upholds stringent laws and regulations regarding your vehicle weight in order to promote road safety. Avoid fines by knowing the weight of your vehicle and staying within weight limits.

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Vehicle Wear and Tear

Excessive weight in both the vehicle and tow can adversely impact the vehicle's performance, resulting in increased fuel consumption and accelerated wear and tear on various components.

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Insurance and Warranty

Exceeding the legally defined limits for Gross Combination Mass (GCM), Gross Trailer Mass (GTM), Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM), and Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is against the law. Doing so can risk your warranty in the case of component failures, and even result in loss of insurance coverage if weight is found to have played a role in an accident.

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safety

Improper loading or exceeding weight limits can cause caravan sway and make it challenging to regain control of the vehicle during an emergency. Starting your journey with a properly balanced load significantly enhances your ability to navigate safely and reduces the risk of ending up in hazardous situations.

why Weight?

Contact The Simple Weigh to schedule an appointment.

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