New plate says it all
Less confusion for buyers with new RVM Australia vehicle plate that provides more information than legally requiredRVM Australia has produced a new vehicle plate for its 80-odd, mostly Melbourne based manufacturer members, in its latest move to raise industry standards and improve compliance.
According to the peak industry body, the plate combines everything previously shown on the vehicle and consumer plates, starting with manufacturer, model, VIN and build date, and including all relevant ratings and specifications.
RVM Australia CEO David Duncan said the new plate would make it easier for consumers, owners and registration authorities to check all the important details of a trailer or caravan.
"The vehicle plate is available to all RVMAP Accredited manufacturers and, as with RVMAP itself, goes well beyond the basic legal requirements,” he said.
"In addition to the ATM rating required by law, it shows the tare mass, GTM rating and load carrying capacity, plus maximum towball loading, ball loading at tare, and axle group load capacity.
"It also has comprehensive tyre placard information: wheel rim size and profile, tyre size and load rating, speed rating and permissible tyre pressures – everything an owner needs to know.”
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