Dates for free caravan/campervan weight check and security advice

Denbighshire and Conwy Trading Standards are offering free caravan weighing and advice sessions.

Residents who are going on holiday in a touring or motor caravan can make sure they are not overloading their vehicle or caravan and putting themselves at risk.

The free caravan weighing and advice sessions are available for Denbighshire and Conwy residents, and for those in other local authority areas if they are able to travel to the location. 

This is an advice session and no action will be taken if overloading or other issues are found, but we will work with you to reduce the load.

The free weight checks will take place at the Weighbridge on the A525 between Rhuddlan and St Asaph on the following dates and times:

• Friday, 6 May (9.30am – 2pm)
• Saturday, 21 May (8am to 1pm)
• Friday, 17 June (9.30am - 2pm)
• Friday, 15 July (9.30am - 2pm)
• Saturday, 30 July (8am - 1pm)
• Friday, 12 August (9.30am - 2pm)
• Friday, 26 August (9.30am – 2pm)
• Saturday, 10 September (8am – 1pm)
• Friday, 23 September (9.30am – 2pm)

Emlyn Jones, the Council’s Head of Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services, said: “We are encouraging touring and motor caravan owners to take advantage of these free weighing and advice sessions being held by Denbighshire’s Trading Standards team in conjunction with colleagues from Conwy. 

“It is important to make sure you are not overloading your vehicle or caravan, and therefore protecting yourself and others.”

You don’t need an appointment, you can attend during the listed times on the dates mentioned and find out if you are within the legal weights for your vehicle. The weighbridge can be found on the Rhuddlan to St Asaph A525 road, approximately ¾ of a mile from Rhuddlan, located in the layby, there will be signs indicating the weighbridge is in operation.

If you have any questions regarding the above please contact either Denbighshire Trading Standards on mailto:tradingstandards@denbighshire.gov.uk or visit their Facebook page, likewise contact Conwy Trading Standards on trading.standards@conwy.gov.uk.