Essential Maintenance Tips for Noseweights & Cargo Bars

The value of the Milenco Precision Calibrated Noseweight Gauge lies entirely in its accuracy, so looking after it properly is what keeps it trustworthy year after year.

Use it as designed

The gauge is built to the same working height as a caravan A-frame specifically so it doesn't need packing blocks underneath — using it on an uneven surface or propped up on something else risks a reading that doesn't reflect the true noseweight. Always load the caravan as for actual travel and check it on level ground for a reliable result.

Protect the calibration

Milenco's own figures highlight the difference proper care makes: their gauge is designed to hold its BS7961 calibration even after 1000 uses, while generic uncalibrated gauges can drift by up to 30kg over time. Treating the gauge carefully — rather than dropping it, storing it loose among heavier tools, or leaving it out in the weather — helps it keep performing to that standard.

Read it correctly

Take the reading directly off the large, clear scale once the hitch is lowered fully onto the gauge, rather than estimating from an angle. A quick, correct reading each time you set off loaded is a simple habit that helps keep your towing noseweight within safe limits.