GVM and weigh bridge question

[Gunston]

So for fun, I was calculating some of the main accessories weight that's on my vehicle ..... and found that I am within +-100kg of GVM...that is excluding extra fuel, high lift jack and few others bits and pieces here and there.

So my question is that if I go to a weigh bridge to check the exact weight I am carrying, and if I am over GVM, will the weigh bridge allow me to drive further or at least to drive home to shed weight, or do I need to shed weight right then and there ?... or is it just a simple matter of finding out the weight of the vehicle ?...obviously with a few rands exchanging hands...talking of which...

...What does it cost to weigh the vehicle at a weigh bridge ?

Which/ Where are there weigh bridges in Jhb area where I can do this ?

[Gaitshi Gubib]

I used the Co-op's weigh bridge.

[Gunston]

I used the Co-op's weigh bridge.

The what op ?.... ...where

[Peter Connan]

Co-op- farmer's co-operative. Not many in JHB.

Find a large scrap metal dealer. They also have weighbridges.

[Gunston]

Co-op- farmer's co-operative. Not many in JHB.

Find a large scrap metal dealer. They also have weighbridges.

Good suggestion...thanks

[jp_bez]

Some independent testing stations allow you to weigh your vehicle or rig for a fee. They don't have the authority to fine you or prevent you from leaving if overloaded. I know of one next to the N1 at Samrand off ramp in Midrand

[ekkekan]

Some independent testing stations allow you to weigh your vehicle or rig for a fee. They don't have the authority to fine you or prevent you from leaving if overloaded. I know of one next to the N1 at Samrand off ramp in Midrand

Please share the name or Street as I belief many would like to do a once of to know for sure and not guess

[Gunston]

Some independent testing stations allow you to weigh your vehicle or rig for a fee. They don't have the authority to fine you or prevent you from leaving if overloaded. I know of one next to the N1 at Samrand off ramp in Midrand

That is good news....will look into that

Please share the name or Street as I belief many would like to do a once of to know for sure and not guess

yes please...please do share

[jp_bez]

Here you go gents :

http://vtssa.co.za/our-locations/location-10/



They have other branches as well.

[Sed]

I was also doing a calculation. I always try to reduce the weight even if I could in theory reach 3,5T Diesel and fridge system are the heaviest with 170 kilos and 50 kilos approx.