Bayside Springs in Capalaba, Queensland | Blacksmith

Bayside Springs

Locality: Capalaba, Queensland

Phone: +61 418 736 988

Address: 295 Redland Bay Road 4157 Capalaba, QLD, Australia

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24.01.2022 Some useful information, that applies to anyone towing a trailer of any type.

22.01.2022 EVENTING | Don't forget to tune into Channel 7TWO this Sunday 10th December at 3pm to watch all of the best moments of the 2017 Australian International 3 Day E...vent ! It will also be replayed on Friday 15th December at 1pm - check your local guide. #RideWithUs #MMAus3de #GillRidesWithUs #Eventing #Jumping #Adelaide #SeeSouthAustralia See more

19.01.2022 Well it is a beetle...

18.01.2022 You love your horses, and now’s your chance to prove it. This rider is signalling that their horse has become agitatedby raising a hand and pointing to the horse. What must the driver of the red car do?

14.01.2022 A little funny to start the week off right

10.01.2022 Wow! In this month's Childers chit chat in Queensland, Australia

08.01.2022 Handy reminder for those driving trucks, and for those moving around them.

06.01.2022 Unfortunately, due to an NBN issue, we are experiencing a technical glitch with our phone line. If you are unable to get hold of us on our land line, please call Evan on 0418 736 988. We will advise once the land line is back up and running.

04.01.2022 Good advice on how loading your trailer can affect your safety while towing

03.01.2022 WARNING: - A GVM UPGRADE MAY REDUCE YOUR TOWING CAPACITY....... Many caravanners have considered, or have had, a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade to their tow v...ehicles to increase load carrying capacity. Is a GVM upgrade the answer? YES, in many cases, it will allow the vehicle to carry more legal weight, if that is what you need. HOWEVER: - a GVM upgrade alone, DOES NOT also upgrade your vehicles GCM or Gross Combined Mass. Therefore, any additional load you put on the tow vehicle, even after the GVM upgrade, must come off what is left on the vehicles original GCM allowance for towing. In fact it will reduce the towing capacity if the tow vehicle is loaded more than the original GVM. GCM = tow vehicle GVM (vehicle weight) PLUS any towed trailer weight. (GTM) Increase the tow vehicle's GVM, the towed trailer weight must reduce to allow both new GVM and GTM to still equal the original GCM. With many vehicles now having 3,500kg towing capacity, with 350kg weight allowed on the tow ball, that does not leave much left for driver, passengers, vehicle tow bar weight and all other accessories plus the fridge, luggage, fuel and a boat on top etc.. The Toyota Landcruiser for example, has 610kg load capacity and if towing a van with a ball weight of 310kg that only leaves 300kg for all the above including driver and passenger. Many vehicles have less than this. It is little wonder so many vehicles are overweight, and therefore unroadworthy on the roads. The Landcruiser is a popular and reliable tow vehicle (and I own one) but like all vehicles must be driven within manufacturers specifications. There is currently misleading information on social media and even some caravan industry blogs saying get a GVM upgrade to restore your towing capacity. This is incorrect and will confuse many risking fines for being legally overweight. Always get the facts from a trusted source. Not all social media.is accurate. Stay safe everyone. Cheers Ken #truckfriendly

02.01.2022 Remember to always throughly check your tow vehicle and trailer before every trip!!