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<li><a href="/abarth" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Abarth" data-gtm-value="">Abarth</a></li>
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<li><a href="/atlis" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Atlis" data-gtm-value="">Atlis</a></li>
<li><a href="/audi" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Audi" data-gtm-value="">Audi</a></li>
<li><a href="/austin" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Austin" data-gtm-value="">Austin</a></li>
<li><a href="/austin-healey" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Austin Healey" data-gtm-value="">Austin Healey</a></li>
<li><a href="/automobili-pininfarina" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Automobili Pininfarina" data-gtm-value="">Automobili Pininfarina</a></li>
<li><a href="/bedford" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Bedford" data-gtm-value="">Bedford</a></li>
<li><a href="/bentley" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Bentley" data-gtm-value="">Bentley</a></li>
<li><a href="/bertone" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Bertone" data-gtm-value="">Bertone</a></li>
<li><a href="/bmw" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="BMW" data-gtm-value="">BMW</a></li>
<li><a href="/alpina" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="BMW ALPINA" data-gtm-value="">BMW ALPINA</a></li>
<li><a href="/bolwell" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Bolwell" data-gtm-value="">Bolwell</a></li>
<li><a href="/borgward" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Borgward" data-gtm-value="">Borgward</a></li>
<li><a href="/Brabham" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Brabham" data-gtm-value="">Brabham</a></li>
<li><a href="/bufori" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="BUFORI" data-gtm-value="">BUFORI</a></li>
<li><a href="/bugatti" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="BUGATTI" data-gtm-value="">BUGATTI</a></li>
<li><a href="/buick" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Buick" data-gtm-value="">Buick</a></li>
<li><a href="/byd" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="BYD" data-gtm-value="">BYD</a></li>
<li><a href="/cadillac" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Cadillac" data-gtm-value="">Cadillac</a></li>
<li><a href="/caterham" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Caterham" data-gtm-value="">Caterham</a></li>
<li><a href="/chery" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Chery" data-gtm-value="">Chery</a></li>
<li><a href="/chevrolet" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Chevrolet" data-gtm-value="">Chevrolet</a></li>
<li><a href="/chrysler" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Chrysler" data-gtm-value="">Chrysler</a></li>
<li><a href="/citroen" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Citroen" data-gtm-value="">Citroen</a></li>
<li><a href="/corsa-specialized-vehicles" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Corsa Specialized Vehicles" data-gtm-value="">Corsa Specialized Vehicles</a></li>
<li><a href="/csv" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="CSV" data-gtm-value="">CSV</a></li>
<li><a href="/cupra" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Cupra" data-gtm-value="">Cupra</a></li>
<li><a href="/daewoo" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Daewoo" data-gtm-value="">Daewoo</a></li>
<li><a href="/daihatsu" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Daihatsu" data-gtm-value="">Daihatsu</a></li>
<li><a href="/daimler" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Daimler" data-gtm-value="">Daimler</a></li>
<li><a href="/datsun" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Datsun" data-gtm-value="">Datsun</a></li>
<li><a href="/de-tomaso" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="De Tomaso" data-gtm-value="">De Tomaso</a></li>
<li><a href="/dodge" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Dodge" data-gtm-value="">Dodge</a></li>
<li><a href="/eunos" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Eunos" data-gtm-value="">Eunos</a></li>
<li><a href="/ev-automotive" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="EV Automotive" data-gtm-value="">EV Automotive</a></li>
<li><a href="/ferrari" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Ferrari" data-gtm-value="">Ferrari</a></li>
<li><a href="/fiat" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Fiat" data-gtm-value="">Fiat</a></li>
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<li><a href="/ford" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Ford" data-gtm-value="">Ford</a></li>
<li><a href="/foton" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Foton" data-gtm-value="">Foton</a></li>
<li><a href="/fpv" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="FPV" data-gtm-value="">FPV</a></li>
<li><a href="/fsm" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="FSM" data-gtm-value="">FSM</a></li>
<li><a href="/fuso" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Fuso" data-gtm-value="">Fuso</a></li>
<li><a href="/geely" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Geely" data-gtm-value="">Geely</a></li>
<li><a href="/genesis" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="GENESIS" data-gtm-value="">GENESIS</a></li>
<li><a href="/giocattolo" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Giocattolo" data-gtm-value="">Giocattolo</a></li>
<li><a href="/gjm" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="GJM" data-gtm-value="">GJM</a></li>
<li><a href="/gmc" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="GMC" data-gtm-value="">GMC</a></li>
<li><a href="/gmsv" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="GMSV" data-gtm-value="">GMSV</a></li>
<li><a href="/goggomobil" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Goggomobil" data-gtm-value="">Goggomobil</a></li>
<li><a href="/great-wall" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Great Wall" data-gtm-value="">Great Wall</a></li>
<li><a href="/gwm" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="GWM" data-gtm-value="">GWM</a></li>
<li><a href="/haval" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Haval" data-gtm-value="">Haval</a></li>
<li><a href="/hillman" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Hillman" data-gtm-value="">Hillman</a></li>
<li><a href="/hino" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Hino" data-gtm-value="">Hino</a></li>
<li><a href="/holden" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Holden" data-gtm-value="">Holden</a></li>
<li><a href="/holden-hdt" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Holden Hdt" data-gtm-value="">Holden Hdt</a></li>
<li><a href="/honda" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Honda" data-gtm-value="">Honda</a></li>
<li><a href="/hsv" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="HSV" data-gtm-value="">HSV</a></li>
<li><a href="/humber" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Humber" data-gtm-value="">Humber</a></li>
<li><a href="/hummer" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Hummer" data-gtm-value="">Hummer</a></li>
<li><a href="/hyundai" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Hyundai" data-gtm-value="">Hyundai</a></li>
<li><a href="/ineos" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Ineos" data-gtm-value="">Ineos</a></li>
<li><a href="/infiniti" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Infiniti" data-gtm-value="">Infiniti</a></li>
<li><a href="/international" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="International" data-gtm-value="">International</a></li>
<li><a href="/iso" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Iso" data-gtm-value="">Iso</a></li>
<li><a href="/isuzu" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Isuzu" data-gtm-value="">Isuzu</a></li>
<li><a href="/iveco" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Iveco" data-gtm-value="">Iveco</a></li>
<li><a href="/jaguar" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Jaguar" data-gtm-value="">Jaguar</a></li>
<li><a href="/jeep" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Jeep" data-gtm-value="">Jeep</a></li>
<li><a href="/jensen" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Jensen" data-gtm-value="">Jensen</a></li>
<li><a href="/jmc" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="JMC" data-gtm-value="">JMC</a></li>
<li><a href="/kia" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Kia" data-gtm-value="">Kia</a></li>
<li><a href="/koenigsegg" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Koenigsegg" data-gtm-value="">Koenigsegg</a></li>
<li><a href="/ktm" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="KTM" data-gtm-value="">KTM</a></li>
<li><a href="/lada" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Lada" data-gtm-value="">Lada</a></li>
<li><a href="/lamborghini" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Lamborghini" data-gtm-value="">Lamborghini</a></li>
<li><a href="/lancia" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Lancia" data-gtm-value="">Lancia</a></li>
<li><a href="/land-rover" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Land Rover" data-gtm-value="">Land Rover</a></li>
<li><a href="/ldv" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="LDV" data-gtm-value="">LDV</a></li>
<li><a href="/lexus" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Lexus" data-gtm-value="">Lexus</a></li>
<li><a href="/leyland" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Leyland" data-gtm-value="">Leyland</a></li>
<li><a href="/lifan" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="LIFAN" data-gtm-value="">LIFAN</a></li>
<li><a href="/lotus" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Lotus" data-gtm-value="">Lotus</a></li>
<li><a href="/mahindra" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mahindra" data-gtm-value="">Mahindra</a></li>
<li><a href="/maserati" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Maserati" data-gtm-value="">Maserati</a></li>
<li><a href="/maybach" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Maybach" data-gtm-value="">Maybach</a></li>
<li><a href="/mazda" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mazda" data-gtm-value="">Mazda</a></li>
<li><a href="/mclaren" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mclaren" data-gtm-value="">Mclaren</a></li>
<li><a href="/mercedes-benz" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mercedes-Benz" data-gtm-value="">Mercedes-Benz</a></li>
<li><a href="/mg" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="MG" data-gtm-value="">MG</a></li>
<li><a href="/mini" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mini" data-gtm-value="">Mini</a></li>
<li><a href="/mitsubishi" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mitsubishi" data-gtm-value="">Mitsubishi</a></li>
<li><a href="/mitsubishi-fuso" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Mitsubishi Fuso" data-gtm-value="">Mitsubishi Fuso</a></li>
<li><a href="/morgan" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Morgan" data-gtm-value="">Morgan</a></li>
<li><a href="/morris" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Morris" data-gtm-value="">Morris</a></li>
<li><a href="/nsu" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="N.S.U." data-gtm-value="">N.S.U.</a></li>
<li><a href="/nissan" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Nissan" data-gtm-value="">Nissan</a></li>
<li><a href="/oka" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="OKA" data-gtm-value="">OKA</a></li>
<li><a href="/opel" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Opel" data-gtm-value="">Opel</a></li>
<li><a href="/panther" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Panther" data-gtm-value="">Panther</a></li>
<li><a href="/performax" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Performax" data-gtm-value="">Performax</a></li>
<li><a href="/peugeot" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Peugeot" data-gtm-value="">Peugeot</a></li>
<li><a href="/pininfarina" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Pininfarina" data-gtm-value="">Pininfarina</a></li>
<li><a href="/polestar" class="uhf-make-search-link" data-gtm-category="search_make" data-gtm-action="goto_result" data-gtm-label="Polestar" data-gtm-value="">Polestar</a></li>
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There are many terms when it comes to towing, but what do they all mean?
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Tare Mass? GVM? Kerb Mass? GCM? These terms and acronyms can be found on your
vehicle's compliance plates, in your owner's manual and many articles and
discussions about weights, but what do they actually mean?
They all refer to how much of a load your vehicle is designed to carry or tow,
which is crucial to its safe and efficient operation. Therefore, it's important
stuff to know.
Two terms you'll often see in these descriptions are 'gross' and 'mass' but if
you're unfamiliar with them in this context, have no fear. Gross simply means
the entire amount of something, in this case weight. Mass is different to weight
in strict scientific terms but for ease of description here, it means the same
thing. All of these weights are expressed in either kg or tonnes.
The easiest way to measure these important weights is by using your nearest
public weighbridge for a moderate fee. They're easy to find with a quick search
online or through local business directories. The design of public weighbridges
can vary, from the traditional single deck with an operator on-site to those
featuring multiple decks and self-serve 24/7 kiosks with automated credit card
payment. So, let's start at the lightest weight and work our way up.
TARE MASS OR WEIGHT
This is the weight of an empty standard vehicle with all of its fluids (oils,
coolants) but with only 10 litres of fuel in the tank. We assume 10 litres was
chosen as an industry standard to allow otherwise empty vehicles to be driven to
and from a weighbridge.
KERB MASS OR WEIGHT
This is the same as Tare Mass, but with a full tank of fuel and without any
accessories fitted (bull bars, tow bars, roof racks etc). Think of it as your
standard vehicle literally parked at the kerb and ready for you to get in and
drive away.
GROSS VEHICLE MASS (GVM) OR WEIGHT (GVW)
This is the maximum your vehicle can weigh when fully loaded as specified by the
manufacturer. You will usually find this GVM figure on the vehicle's weight
placard (generally found in the driver's door opening) or in the owner's manual.
So GVM is the Kerb Mass plus all accessories (bull bars, roof racks, winches
etc) and payload (see below). And if you're towing something, GVM includes the
Tow Ball Download.
PAYLOAD
This is simply the maximum load your vehicle can carry as specified by the
manufacturer. Just deduct your vehicle's Kerb Mass from its Gross Vehicle Mass
(GVM) and what's left is the amount of stuff you can load into it. Don't forget
this includes all passengers and their luggage, which can seriously bite into
your payload. For example, if your vehicle has a 1000 kg (1.0 tonne) payload,
five big blokes will use up about half of that before you even start throwing in
their luggage and a couple of cold slabs!
GROSS VEHICLE AXLE MASS OR WEIGHT
> It's important to know that your vehicle's GVM has been distributed evenly
This is the maximum load that your vehicle's front and rear axles can carry as
specified by the manufacturer. You will usually find these figures in the
owner's manual. The combined gross axle weights usually exceed the GVM, to
provide a safety margin. Even so, it's important to know that your vehicle's GVM
has been distributed evenly for safe and efficient operation.
TARE TRAILER MASS OR WEIGHT (TARE)
This is the weight of an empty trailer. The term 'trailer' covers everything you
can tow or 'trail' behind a vehicle, from a single-axle box trailer or camper
trailer to motorcycle and jet-ski trailers right on up to heavy duty multi-axle
boat trailers and caravans. If it's a camper trailer or caravan, its Tare Mass
unlike a motor vehicle does not include fluids like water tanks, LPG tanks,
toilet systems. Also known as Dry Weight for obvious reasons.
GROSS TRAILER MASS (GTM) OR WEIGHT (GTW)
This is the maximum axle load that your trailer is designed to carry as
specified by its manufacturer. It is the combined weight of your trailer and its
payload but does not including the Tow Bar Download (see separate heading). The
GTM is usually displayed on the trailer or in the owner's manual.
AGGREGATE TRAILER MASS (ATM) OR WEIGHT (ATW)
This is the Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) plus the Tow Bar Download (see separate
heading). In other words, the ATM is the maximum towing weight of the
trailer/caravan as specified by the manufacturer.
GROSS COMBINATION MASS (GCM) OR WEIGHT (GCW)
> Towing figures claimed by some manufacturers should all carry a large asterisk
This is the maximum weight allowed for your vehicle and trailer combined, as
specified by the tow vehicle's manufacturer. This is where you have to pay close
attention to your vehicle's GVM and your trailer's ATM, because those two
figures determine the GCM and one directly affects the other.
For example, say your vehicle has a Kerb Mass of 2500 kg, a GVM of 3500 kg and a
GCM of 5000 kg. Â
At its Kerb Mass of 2500 kg the manufacturer says it can legally tow another
2500 kg, but that towing weight decreases in direct proportion to how much the
tow vehicle's weight increases. So if you loaded up the towing vehicle to its
GVM of 3500 kg (or a payload of 1000 kg), that would only leave a towing
capacity of 1500 kg to meet the GCM of 5000 kg. If the tow vehicle's GVM dropped
to 3000 kg (or a payload of 500 kg), its towing capacity would increase to 2000
kg and so on.
The hairy-chested towing figures claimed by some manufacturers should all carry
a large asterisk and explanation of this fact!
TOW BAR DOWNLOAD (TBD)
The amount of weight on your tow bar is crucial to safe and efficient towing and
needs to be mentioned here. Any quality tow bar will have a placard or similar
showing the maximum tow bar capacity (kg) and maximum tow bar download (kg).
Make sure the tow bar you choose is designed specifically to suit your vehicle
and your towing capacity requirements.
Typically the TBD should also be around 10-15 percent of the Gross Trailer Mass
(GTM), which for peace of mind can also be calculated using the GTM and TBD
figures as shown here: TBD divided by GTM x 100 = % of GTM.
 ANY OTHER VEHICLE WEIGHT MYTHS YOU'D LIKE US TO BUST? TELL US IN THE COMMENTS
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