Registration costs in NSW

Have never given it much thought before, but after just receiving renewal notices for our 17ft caravan, closely followed by SWMBO's Laser, I discovered suprisingly that it is dearer to register the caravan than the Laser. Caravan used (not often enough :-( at the present ) a few weeks a year is $285. Laser used every day is $231. My Triton used most days is $406.

All are $55 registration fee, with the balance called Motor Vehicle Tax, which is calculated according to the vehicle Tare weight ??? I believe ???.

Our Jayco comes in at 1340 Tare and 1610 GVM. Laser is 970 Tare with Triton 1580 Tare and 2770 GVM. Seems to be a steep increase as vehicle weight increases.

I suppose It is only a once a year cost, but something else to consider when shopping for a bigger caravan. How are camper trailers by comparison?

Anyway, no good grumbling, is it, seeing as how all those funds, along with fuel taxes, are going towards maintaining/building our wonderful roads LOL LOL :-))

Think I need a beer.

Cheers All

Fred.