We start the show this week with Jeff DeAth from Check Weight. This weeks discussion is the difference with taking your self over a weigh bridge.
We once again catch up with Jeff DeAth from Check Weight.

The topic this week is why Check Weight is different to a weigh bridge. Check Weight is a mobile weigh company that gives you different information to the weigh bridge. The whole process takes up to 2 hours but more personalised service.

1. Check Weight gives you peace of mind knowing your exact weights. We weigh each wheel, so you know what your wheel, axle and vehicle weights are – We even tell you what your weights are passenger’s side to driver’s side!

2. Check Weight is a personal service – a weigh takes around 90 minutes – we can tailor the weigh to suit your individual circumstances – want to weigh the vehicle with a Weight Distribution Hitch ( WDH) attached and not attached – to see the effect on your vehicle – no worries – try doing that on a weighbridge with a B-Double waiting behind you!

3. Did you know there are recommendations from the manufacturers on axle weights? We recently weighed a vehicle – and although they were under the GVM – the weight on the rear axle was exceeded by over 100 kg – that could void your warranty and maybe void your insurance if you have an accident. A weigh bridge only gives you the total vehicle weight (GVM) not wheel and axle weights!

4. Weigh bridges can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with them – They can have multiple weigh pads – which if you do not position your vehicle correctly could give you a false reading and you can have trucks and other vehicles lined up behind you waiting to use the weighbridge. This can be intimidating if you’re trying to unhitch and hitch your caravan. At Check Weight we take our time to make sure you understand your weights and where that weight is!

5. At Check Weight – our aim is to assist owners on understanding their weights – a weighbridge is there to calculate how much rubbish you dumped at the tip !

Our comprehensive reports are emailed to you – so are always available for you to refer to – whereas a weighbridge ticket is easily lost!

To arrange a Caravan weigh – use our online booking at www.checkweight.com.au or phone on 0419693975.

Next on the show we meet Vince Brophy. Vince is a resident of Low Head in Tasmania. Moved to Australia when he was young from Ireland and lived in Melbourne but has now made Northern Tasmania his home. He is a musician and has recently taken up photography and also into art. Vince learnt how to sing and also self taught himself to play guitar and also write music.
Tune in to the podcast and hear what Vince has to say.