Towing & Carrying
Tow and carry with confidence
Towing & Carrying
Tow and carry with confidence
Safety first
Safety first
Exceeding vehicle weight limits can compromise control, affecting braking distance and stability, especially in emergency situations. Plus, it puts undue stress on critical components like tyres and suspension.
Maintain Performance
Maintain Performance
Don't sacrifice performance! Overloading your vehicle puts excessive stress on the engine & transmission. This can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and accelerates wear and tear, shortening the lifespan of these critical components.
Legal Consequences
Legal Consequences
Don't risk a fine. Authorities enforce weight restrictions, so stay within your vehicles' legal limits to avoid penalties.
Protect Your Warranty
Protect Your Warranty
Overloading may void coverage on suspension, drivetrain, or other components if the damage is directly caused by exceeding weight limits.
Kerb Weight
The weight of the vehicle as it's ready to drive, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids, but without any passengers, cargo, or any accessory or other aftermarket additions.
Min Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle ready to drive, with no factory options added, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids.
Max Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle with all factory options added, full tank of fuel, all essential fluids.
The weight of the vehicle as it's ready to drive, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids, but without any passengers, cargo, or any accessory or other aftermarket additions.
Min Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle ready to drive, with no factory options added, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids.
Max Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle with all factory options added, full tank of fuel, all essential fluids.
Cargo
Vehicle: refers to the goods, luggage or equipment being carried in the vehicle. It is part of the overall payload and contributes to the total weight of the vehicle.
Trailer: refers to the load or anything else being towed in the trailer.
Payload
The maximum weight of passengers, vehicle cargo, dealer fit accessories or aftermarket additions that the vehicle can carry. It is the difference between Gross Vehicle Mass and the Kerb Weight.
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
This is the maximum weight of the vehicle when it's fully loaded, including the vehicle itself, all passengers, cargo, accessories and aftermarket additions.
Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM)
The total weight of a trailer when fully loaded, including its own weight plus everything it is carrying when the trailer is not connected to a towing vehicle.
- Kerb Weight
- Cargo
- Payload
- Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
- Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The weight of the vehicle as it's ready to drive, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids, but without any passengers, cargo, or any accessory or other aftermarket additions.
Min Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle ready to drive, with no factory options added, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids.
Max Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle with all factory options added, full tank of fuel, all essential fluids.
The weight of the vehicle as it's ready to drive, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids, but without any passengers, cargo, or any accessory or other aftermarket additions.
Min Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle ready to drive, with no factory options added, with a full tank of fuel and all essential fluids.
Max Kerb Weight: the weight of the base vehicle with all factory options added, full tank of fuel, all essential fluids.
Vehicle: refers to the goods, luggage or equipment being carried in the vehicle. It is part of the overall payload and contributes to the total weight of the vehicle.
Trailer: refers to the load or anything else being towed in the trailer.
The maximum weight of passengers, vehicle cargo, dealer fit accessories or aftermarket additions that the vehicle can carry. It is the difference between Gross Vehicle Mass and the Kerb Weight.
This is the maximum weight of the vehicle when it's fully loaded, including the vehicle itself, all passengers, cargo, accessories and aftermarket additions.
The total weight of a trailer when fully loaded, including its own weight plus everything it is carrying when the trailer is not connected to a towing vehicle.
Trailer Nose Weight (TNW)
Sometimes referred to as Towball Downforce Weight, this is the amount of weight the trailer exerts downwards on the vehicle’s tow ball. This is typically about 10% of the trailer’s total weight when fully loaded1.
When the trailer is hitched to a vehicle the payload decreases by the Trailer Nose Weight.
Sometimes referred to as Towball Downforce Weight, this is the amount of weight the trailer exerts downwards on the vehicle’s tow ball. This is typically about 10% of the trailer’s total weight when fully loaded1.
When the trailer is hitched to a vehicle the payload decreases by the Trailer Nose Weight.
Gross Trailer Mass
This is the total weight of the trailer when fully loaded and hitched to the vehicle, minus the Trailer Nose Weight (TNW), since the TNW is supported by the towing vehicle.
Gross Combined Mass (GCM)
The maximum total weight of the vehicle and trailer when they are attached and fully loaded. It includes everything: the vehicle, passengers, cargo, the trailer, and its load.
- Trailer Nose Weight (TNW)
- Gross Trailer Mass
- Gross Combined Mass (GCM)
- Towing Capacity
Sometimes referred to as Towball Downforce Weight, this is the amount of weight the trailer exerts downwards on the vehicle’s tow ball. This is typically about 10% of the trailer’s total weight when fully loaded1.
When the trailer is hitched to a vehicle the payload decreases by the Trailer Nose Weight.
Sometimes referred to as Towball Downforce Weight, this is the amount of weight the trailer exerts downwards on the vehicle’s tow ball. This is typically about 10% of the trailer’s total weight when fully loaded1.
When the trailer is hitched to a vehicle the payload decreases by the Trailer Nose Weight.
This is the total weight of the trailer when fully loaded and hitched to the vehicle, minus the Trailer Nose Weight (TNW), since the TNW is supported by the towing vehicle.
The maximum total weight of the vehicle and trailer when they are attached and fully loaded. It includes everything: the vehicle, passengers, cargo, the trailer, and its load.
Payload
Payload
Heavy items should be loaded as low and evenly as possible and centered between the axles. Lighter items can be loaded higher up. Do not exceed your payload limit and reduce weight if necessary or consider using a trailer.
Front / Rear Axle
Front / Rear Axle
To load your vehicle properly, distribute the load evenly across your vehicle to ensure you do not over load the front or rear axle. Secure your load well so it does not shift during driving.
Towing
Towing
Distribute weight within the trailer with heavier items towards the front. Consider the impact of the Trailer Nose Weight on your vehicle’s payload.
GVM/GCM
GVM/GCM
Staying within GVM and GCM limits is possible by carefully managing your payload, axle loads, and towing capacity. Proper weight distribution between your vehicle and trailer is essential for safe operation.
