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ATM vs GTM

Caravanning. Itā€™s Australiaā€™s favourite pastime but to do it safely and legally requires an understanding of some essential terminology. Weights are a case in point. Tare, GTM, ATM, ball weightā€¦ and those are just for the caravan. The vehicle that tows it has weight

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Why Ball Weight Is Important

Of all the accessories, knick-knacks and odds and ends in my garage related to caravanning, none are more frequently used than my portable ball weight scale. Itā€™s nothing special, nor was it expensive. But itā€™s accurate, and itā€™s saved me from overloading my towbar

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