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It seems we have a long way to go in terms of all caravanners understanding the fundamentals of hitching up and towing safely .
This month , I ’ ve taken three phone calls and received a couple of emails from readers seeking clarity about payload capacity and where / how Gross Trailer Mass factors in . The short answer is , it doesn ’ t . GTM is an important rating ; however , for the record , payload is calculated by subtracting Tare from Aggregate Trailer Mass .
Our opinion piece last month , in which we asked if caravanners should require a licence in order to tow a van , really struck a nerve . While there were some mixed opinions , the prevailing sentiment seems to be that no , we don ’ t . We ’ ve included some of the responses this month – it ’ s an interesting topic and your responses go to show that safe , legal towing remains an issue we all care about .
Meanwhile , we ’ ve been busy filming for our upcoming TV show , which kicks off on 7Mate on December 3 , and even found time to look into the state-by-state price disparities when it comes to registering a caravan . It is a strange state of affairs . How some states / territories justify their rego fees I will never understand .
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