Using multiple weight checks and changes to loads we assisted an owner to determine the most effective setup for his van.
Using Weigh Station to assist with van setups
by logomonsta | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
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5.0
Based on 62 reviews
Weigh Station
5.0
Gary Beech
05:34 01 Jul 21
Thanks Dion for a professional and concise report of our car and van. Your knowledge, expertise and advise has given us a clear understanding of our limitations for when we go away. Highly recommend Weighstation and Dion to make sure you know you are legal.
Andrew Bunnell
11:23 16 Jun 21
Great Service from Dion to weigh our van and car today. Very comprehensive breakdown of all of the measurements taken and all done in the driveway at home. I can relax now that I know that everything is within the compliance measurements and that there's even some room to pack a bottle or two on our next trip. Thanks Dion.
Kylie Smiley
03:54 27 May 21
Very happy to know we are towing safely and legally with both car and caravan. Thanks Dion for your thorough and comprehensive service and report. Also for your helpful knowledge answering our many questions, we learnt a lot. We’d highly recommend to other new caravan owners.
George Juhasz
00:42 26 May 21
Very patient, professional, knowledgeable person. He is vell versed in his equipment and accompanining software, a truly professional service provided. Many thanks, well done!
Rod Crick
11:45 24 May 21
Dion, was on time and his explanation of the process was excellent. He advised us of any corrections and/or problems, which was fantastic. I would recommend this service to any caravan user.
Darren Alford
23:03 11 May 21
I would highly recommend Dion from Weighstation.He was professional,friendly. He explained the all the processes that he undertook in detail, and also showed me how to operate my break safe. He explained the data sheets and all of its meaning to me,as well as explaining how i may be able to improve my setup overall and answering any questions that I asked. definitely recommend to friends
Sue Boardman
10:50 15 Apr 21
I highly recommend Dion from Weighstation.He was professional as well as being open to answering any questions that I asked. He explained the processes that he undertook in detail and also showed me how to operate my break safe .
Toni Swain
22:21 14 Apr 21
Thanks Dion, I would highly recommend Weigh Station. Dion was extremely helpful, he was extremely professional, answered all our questions and gave us advise on how to spread the load.
Ross B
09:48 27 Mar 21
Great service and advice.
B E
09:17 23 Mar 21
Dion was really professional with the weigh in of my rig....Ute and caravan.I now have that piece of mind knowing I'm not over weight while on the road.If you need a vehicle or caravan weighed in Victoria, then get in touch with Dion.
Lisa Brophy
01:28 20 Mar 21
Mac and Dion were fantastic. Mac really helped us and made us feel secure. Great advice and service.
Lisa Brophy
01:26 20 Mar 21
Sean Gurr
03:33 12 Mar 21
Exceptional service and Value for money. Mac and Dion were very professional and really easy to work with. Definitely recommend anyone with a caravan to get the guys out to check your weights. Worth every dollar.
JJ Woody
09:51 07 Mar 21
We now know for sure our weights and what our options are. No more guessing or fronting up to public weigh bridges with unknown variances.We feel far better and confident knowing we are compliant.
Martin Haskett
01:14 01 Mar 21
We did this as a safety check after fully kitting out our Ranger with a Trayon slide on camper and gear to travel outback. It was a very good experience. Booking was easy and flexible, and the weighing itself was uncomplicated, precise and complete. Mac provided a clear explanation of the calculations and weights and offered expert advice about loading limits. Recommended.
SETH TuckerBuilt
02:24 07 Feb 21
Very informative. Super friendly and very accommodating. We would highly recommend Mac and his services to anyone..
Travis Mahoney
05:36 18 Jan 21
Thanks to the guys at Emu for recommending “Weigh Station”, Mac was super knowledgeable, provided a great service and the very comprehensive report is definitely a lot more valuable than the basic receipt you receive at a public weigh station. Worth the money
Justin Mcgeachin
07:03 15 Jan 21
To blustery/ sun showered city that is Ballarat Mac travelled today - and what a service did he provide. From the friendly approach, clear level of knowledge and his ability to explain it in a way that made sense - I could not fault him or the service he provides. The fam and I are off on a trip around Aus, we can rest assured that we are well within our weight limits and set up right. Thanks again.
Douglas Hartney
02:44 17 Dec 20
Fantastic weighing service, Mac the owner is a pro. weights are down to the kilo. Tells you all the individual wheel weight and overall vehicle weights. GCM GVM etc. Then the report is printed out and easy to understand. Then Mac goes over the whole process . excellent highly recommended.
Wayne Ettwell
02:37 14 Dec 20
Mac did a great job weighing the car and caravan very informative explained the end result in terms easily understood recommended this system to everyone
Grant Van Dongen
10:11 11 Dec 20
An exceptional service . Very detailed and thorough..Have peace of mind now knowing my ute and van will be legal when I'm travelling
Carron Bourke
05:26 04 Dec 20
I must to do for all caravanners. Mac is a real pro and very helpful on the way. Highly recommend him to all.
David Woodroffe
02:34 03 Dec 20
Very professional service, detailed, 3 page report that tells me all I needed to know about how to lad my van and peace of mind that we are in compliance
Scott Wheeler
23:46 26 Nov 20
Professional service. Very knowledgeable. Thanks Mac!
Ashley Butler (AshMate)
07:47 11 Nov 20
I can thoroughly recommend Mac's weigh station services, in fact, I believe they should be mandatory for anyone towing a heavy van for the sake of safety and an understanding of what is required and why.Mac was great to deal with and I feel happy that I have the information required to ensure the safety of my caravan and vehicle set up.Thanks Mac, I will be sure to recommend you in my travels.
Peter Mericka
19:41 08 Nov 20
Can't speak highly enough of Mac and WeighStation. I wanted peace of mind in terms of safety and knowing that my rig was compliant (who wants to be put off the road for weight problems). Mac discovered that my rig was overweight as it was, but advised on how redistribution between caravan and car could help, without having to jettison too much. I would advise anyone embarking on a road trip to have their rig checked by Mac. Stay safe!
Paul de weerd
09:02 04 Nov 20
Very professional service. I have used there services twice and they have been a pleasure to deal with.
Darryl Thompson
02:59 24 Oct 20
Thanks Mac, good job.I highly recommend your services to anyone needing to satisfy the compliance requirements of towing caravans and trailers
Michael Millen
23:47 19 Oct 20
This is a very thorough and professional service provided with the provider obviously well versed and expert in the field (and very ready to provide any remedial advice required). A very thorough report is provided together with expert advice. The portability of the equipment enables the service to come to you, negating the inconvenience of having to hook up and tow, often a considerable distance, to a fixed weighbridge.I would recommend this service to all caravan owners, as interstate enforcement becomes more intense in recent years. I thought I was comfortably within all weight limits but found my complacency to be misplaced. Even though the margins of my errors were not large and can be remedied fairly easily, had I been picked up on the road while touring, it would have put me to severe inconvenience.Well worth the modest cost involved, which is much less than any fine which might be imposed for non-compliance.
Mark Norman
10:01 06 Oct 20
Patrolapart 4x4
00:20 03 Aug 20
Prompt, helpful friendly service, highly recommend and will continue to use in the Future.
lee ball
11:58 19 Jul 20
Was a pleasure to deal with Ian today , he was very keen and knowledgeable and had all the latest equipment to do the job onsite. There was no rush to get the job done and was more than happy to accomidate my particular requests. Offered some great advice and left me feeling very happy . And of course very importantly completely covid safe. Weigh station comes highly recomended for safety and peice of mind.
Geoffrey Stubbs
20:56 05 Jul 20
Mac provided prompt and courteous service and we have no hesitation in recommending Weigh Station service. Full documentation and upgrade services information furnished.
Gofast Turnleft
02:53 04 Jul 20
Thanks Mac, sorry about the pouring rain when you got here, but the skys held off and we got the job done. Id just like to say to everyone if you need to get the right information, then look no further, Mac is your man for the job, thanks again mate and safe and happy journeys.
Rosie Robertson
07:30 12 Jun 20
How lucky were we to win a door prize of a vehicle and caravan weigh through Weigh Station at the Masterpiece Caravan Muster held last March in Deniliquin.From our first contact with Mac we found him to be friendly, professional, extremely helpful and a wealth of knowledge.At the conclusion of the weigh, which took approximately one hour, Mac presented us with a detailed report.This has really taken the ‘guess’ work out for us and we can now feel safe in the knowledge that we are weight compliant – truly a worthwhile exercise and extremely important for those of us living and travelling in our vans full time. We highly recommend leaving the public weigh bridges for the trucks!
Peter Connolly
17:32 29 May 20
Great service, Mac was very professional and thorough. I would recommend Weigh Station to all caravanners.
chris Rowell
05:44 24 May 20
Mac was very helpful and explained all the weight detail that we should be careful of ,would recommend anyone especially starting out with a new Van make sure they use this service so you are sure you are legally compliant and travelling safely
Brendan Phyland
00:30 21 May 20
Had weights for Tow vehicle, van and tow ball. took 2 hours at a cost of $250. Mac was professional and patient. Very professional in his approach and explained things in an easily to understand manner. Highly recommended for anyone who is towing a Caravan.
Samantha Hallo
23:38 10 May 20
We could not recommend Mac more highly, he is fabulous to deal with, professional and prompt with the report.The weigh process was thorough, informative and has given us complete peace of mind that our van is towing at the right weight and is balanced correctlyWe think Weigh Stations service should be mandatory for all vans, if nothing else it gives you the knowledge you need to be as safe as you can possible be on the roadThanks so much Mac we will be recommending you to everyone we know.
Peter and Kay Wandmaker
20:18 21 Mar 20
Mac came to our place in Badger Creek and greeted us with a smile and the new elbow bump hello. He went through carefully what he would need to do to get an accurate reading on the car and the van and then proceeded to get things moving, all the time chatting about various bits and pieces. It took about 1.5 hours to complete but at the end we were provided with a great report that is extremely detailed but still simple enough for the layman to understand - which to us was brilliant. The report is in colour, simple to understand and gives weights for all categories in both car, caravan and of course combined weights.We would highly recommend Mac and Weigh Station to all caravan and Motorhome owners..
Julie Johnson
07:36 07 Mar 20
Gary Williams
05:58 05 Mar 20
What a fantastic service Mac(Ian) provides. The report is very clear and easy to understand. We now know our legal requirements for towing the van with our vehicle. Thank you very much.
Jan Gellatly
01:10 26 Feb 20
I can thoroughly recommend Weigh Station. Mac is fantastic! Personable, flexible, knowledgeable and professional. The come to you service is great and extremely convenient. I feel so much more confident knowing my car and van are legal and safe. Definitely money well spent.
Ian H
02:13 05 Feb 20
Highly recommended. Mac is very thorough and the results meant I can travel knowing my rig is legal.
Graeme Dewez
04:41 31 Jan 20
Great service and Mac is very knowledgeable on the weighing of cars and vans. I learnt a lot. Hopefully others with fully packed cars and vans do the same as I did and get checked out.
Nigel Divito
22:45 23 Jan 20
Mac from Weigh Station came up to Broadford and weighed my car and caravan. I found him to be very knowledgeable, thorough and professional throughout the entire process, which lasted about 90 minutes. Mac answered all my questions and provided some really good explanations of the multitude of terms and acronyms used in this area. Having Weigh Station come to me simplified the whole process as well.Once finished I was provided with a 3 page report (hard copy and electronically) that showed everything and was easy to read. The report will make it easy to refer back to in the future.I highly recommend everyone with caravans to get them weighed, and in my opinion Weigh Station is the obvious choice to do it.Do yourself a favour and give Mac a ring.
Serena O'Brien
09:56 22 Jan 20
Mac is great to deal with. Knows his stuff and gives you clarity and direction on ways to solve any problems. We would highly recommend his services.
Simon O’Brien
20:43 17 Jan 20
Mac runs a fantastic service that a can say is an absolute must if you have a caravan and use it for any matter of travel.I had been using weigh bridges for months during the planning and preparation of our extended trip, my experience with these weigh bridges now (after using Weigh Statin) is they are a guide at best!Mac's accurate service showing a difference of 100kg when he properly measured the tow ball mass this making a massive difference to my GVM in combination.Mac spent time with us shifting cargo around, reviewing weight results as we went to find the best packing strategy for our setup. This was absolutely awesome and takes the guess work out.I highly recommend his service, a must for responsible car and caravan owners.
Wayne Phillips
12:08 13 Jan 20
Ian was right my van was overweight and he helped me solve the problem. Great Job and Thanks mate.
Bill Ivinson
03:14 04 Jan 20
We were very happy with Mac’s friendly professional service and advice. We can now comfortably tow our caravan within load limit fully loaded including full water tanks and also know margin available for extra weight if required.
Jamie Stretton
07:00 18 Dec 19
Fantastic Service and Advice ! Thanks Mac
James Buffinton
08:12 12 Oct 19
Our group of the 3 vehicles and caravans used Weigh Station to check our weights and we were very pleased with the service, efficiency and advice. Mac was knowledgable and we all came away with insights we had not known. Highly recommend their services, no matter how much you think you know.
Steve Murphy
21:23 07 Oct 19
We had Mac come out to weigh our van and car prior to going on the road full time. We’d previously used public weigh stations a couple of times and thought we were close to our limits.Turns out we are under by quite a bit with some room to move. Mac explained all aspects of the process in simple terms and also helped us to eliminate many of the common myths you hear of. Highly recommend this service for anyone towing a load. It’s peace of mind.
Lynne Wilson
12:36 23 Jul 19
Mac is absolutely precise and very thorough, he explainedeverything in a language that we clearly understood . We feel totally comfortable with the knowledge that we know for sure that we are within our legal and safe towing limits . Thanks Mac
Lee Zahmel
10:19 05 Jun 19
Had Mac from Weigh Station today come and weigh a new caravan I was purchasing and my landcruiser he did a amazing job and supplied a report and a great price great peace of mind when purchasing a new van and setting up the cruiser thanks.
Glenn Franklin
10:08 17 Apr 19
We had Mac from Weighstation come out to weigh our car and camping trailer. Very professional. Gave us a detailed printout of all the weights he measured and explained what it all meant. Price was reasonable too.
Chris Bailey
08:51 15 Apr 19
We also met Mac at the Mornington show and booked in to get our car and caravan weighed.He met us at our place and we went to a local oval for our weigh in.He was very professional and helpful explaining everything.We were just about right with just a few minor changes suggested and are now ready for a trip.Highly recommend Mac he make a very confusing set of numbers and acronyms easy to understand .
Tim Warner
00:53 06 Apr 19
We met Mac at the Mornington Caravan Show and booked in.Very courteous and professional and reasonably priced. For me it was money well spent, as it was all guess work. Now I know where I stand for both car and van.In my view, weighing should be mandatory for all van owners.
Terry Huddleston
22:41 29 Mar 19
Thanks for a great professional job Mac!We had WEIGHSTATION come to our home to have our van and tow vehicle weighed after hearing horror stories about problems people had with their rigs not being legal for safety and insurance coverage. Mac did a great, thorough job weighing and explaining everything in detail to make sure the we understood all the weighs, etc.We can now travel knowing that our van and tow vehicle comply with regulations and safety levels. We will keep the detailed print-out and report in the van at all times just in case we need it while on the road.You can be sure that we'll spread the word about your terrific service, Mac!Thanks again!
Helena Clark
09:38 07 Mar 19
Ian saved the day. Thank you for coming to our house so quickly. We can now go camping with a load taken off our mind. Nice to know we are legal. You explained everything in detail and made sure we understood all the weights etc. thanks again
Geoff Peterson
02:57 28 Feb 19
Yesterday we had our tow vehicle and large caravan weighed by Weigh Station. Mac was very professional and provided us with not only a verbal description of all weights compared to the compliance plates on both tow vehicle and caravan he also provided a print out of individual and combined weights.The whole process was seamless and very professional. The whole process took about an hour and a half.We now have a print out which will be kept in our car when ever travellingwith the van and more important for insurance purposes if ever needed.We are a retired couple who enjoy travelling in our caravan and know nothing about TARE,GTM,ATM,TBM,GVM, and GCM. We now have this detailed report to put our minds at ease.Thanks Mac you were brilliant.
Foss
22:43 24 Feb 19
In preparing for our extended trip, we were concerned that our caravan and Landcruiser were going to be overweight. We contacted Mac at Weigh Station and organised for him to come out to our home. Although it takes some time from start to finish, the entire process was seamless. Mac was thoroughly engaging and professional, he fully explained the processes involved and demystified all the jargon and acronyms with ATM's, GCM's etc. We received printouts of all the individual weights including schematics which made it easy to comprehend and understand. As it turned out, we were over allowable weight limits in both the caravan and vehicle, so some adjustments have had to be made. All in all, well worth going through this process. Thanks Mac.
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