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hine.gehring
By hine.gehring | AA Member | 2 Posts | 3 March 2021 at 4:54pm

Hi
We are renovating a caravan. Where can I find the regulations for the total allowable weight for my caravan (1973 Lightweight Vagabond - single axle braked) and the weight distribution rules/guidelines?
Thanks for your help!

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 3 March 2021 at 5:21pm

Hi there,
The allowable weight would be part of the original manufacturers specifications and should be on a plate or tag somewhere. Safe towing and loading can be found here: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/glovebox-guide-safe-loading-towing/guide-safe-loading-towing/

hine.gehring
By hine.gehring | AA Member | 2 Posts | 3 March 2021 at 5:41pm

Thanks for that.
We've searched the caravan. As it's been renovated a couple of times, we cannot find the plate/tag.
I cannot seem to locate the Manufacturer specs online either. And I don't know who owns/owned the Liteweight brand. :-\
The a braking mechanism has also been attached (though this looks like it is 'after-market').