Marking Key Locations on Your Caravan
Just like with your vehicle, this step is best done on a tablet or larger screen, if available.
Once you’ve uploaded a side-on image of your caravan, you’ll be prompted to mark a few key reference points:
- Tap the centre of the caravan hitch
- Tap the front external wall of the caravan body
- Tap the centre of the wheel, or midway between both axles (for tandem setups)
- Tap the rear external wall of the caravan body
These points work together with the dimensions you entered earlier to calibrate LoadMate’s measurement tool — taking the stress out of trying to measure these locations manually with a tape measure.
Selecting Storage Locations
After calibration, you’ll be asked to mark five storage locations along the length of the caravan and provide a name for each one.
- You can edit the name or distance at any time using the table at the bottom of the screen
- Or, if needed, delete and reselect any point directly on the image
📏 Note: Measurements represent the distance from the axle centre to each storage location:
Points between the tow hitch and axle will show as positive (+)
Points rear of the axle will show as negative (–)
Once the five required locations are selected, a Save button will appear.
You can then either tap Continue, or add up to five more storage locations (for a total of ten) along the caravan’s length.
Choosing the Right Storage Points
Focus on the areas where major weights are typically stored, such as:
- A frame and rear bar storage boxes
- Tunnel boots
- Water tanks
- Bike racks
- Internal storage cupboards
Aim for precision with heavier loads, but don’t stress about being exact with lighter items — a small compromise won’t affect your overall results in a meaningful way.
🔁 Tip: Need to start over? You can upload a new caravan image or reset your reference points at any time.
🔧 You can also update, rename, or add to your storage locations later via the Setup menu — LoadMate makes it easy to keep things up to date.