Recalls
Ford F-150 trailer brake recall: 6,832 Australian vehicles affected
Ford has recalled 6,832 Australian F-150s because a trailer-module software fault may disable trailer braking and turn signals. Here is what owners need to check.
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Weights and compliance
Towball download and vehicle payload: how the limits interact
Trailer coupling load becomes tow-vehicle load. Learn how towball download affects payload, rear axle, GVM and GCM, and why a generic percentage is not proof.
Brakes and compliance
Breakaway brake systems: what camper-trailer owners should verify
For trailers over 2,000 kg GTM, breakaway brakes must apply automatically and remain applied. Use these owner checks without replacing manufacturer service.
Buying and compliance
What a trailer compliance plate should show under current VSB1
Current VSB1 requires a durable trailer vehicle plate with make, VIN, ATM, GTM and tare. Learn how to compare it with the RAV and spot inconsistencies.
Weights and compliance
Camper trailer payload: why ATM minus tare is only the start
ATM minus tare gives a rated payload reference, but real camper-trailer capacity also depends on accessories, fluids, actual weights and tow-vehicle limits.
Brakes and compliance
Trailer brake requirements in Australia: the GTM thresholds
Australian light-trailer brake requirements use GTM thresholds. See what changes above 750 kg and 2,000 kg, including over-run and breakaway provisions.
Buying and compliance
How to check a camper trailer on the Register of Approved Vehicles
Use the public RAV search to verify a camper trailer VIN and compare its digital approval record with the physical plate, documents and actual vehicle.
Weights and compliance
ATM vs GTM vs tare: Australian trailer definitions explained
ATM, GTM and tare describe different trailer masses. This evidence-based guide shows what each rating means, where to find it and what owners must still weigh.