What are the different types of GVM upgrade and why do I need one?

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What's a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade and why do you need one? Axle-sum, axle-upgrade, pre-rego and post-rego GVM upgrades explained, with examples and costs.

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[rich]

Hi Robert. I’ve been following your YouTube videos for a little while now - well ever since I started my research into purchasing an eventual 4WD family touring vehicle for the past couple of years.
I have decided on putting my hard earned shekels towards a new Prado and planning on getting a pre-rego GVM upgrade ... so your video was right up my alley. I will purchase the new vehicle in one state then relocate to another state a couple of years afterwards (work commitments) and hence, a pre-rego upgrade is clearly the go. The axle upgrade issue was news to me so I will definitely ask the question of the guys that will do the upgrade (Dobinsons suspensions) about it and go from there.
Thanks for demystifying the ‘dark art’ of GVM upgrades. Between yourself and John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and one or two other YouTubers, I am going into the whole 4WD purchase/tourer setup with my eyes wide open so many thanks 🤙

[garyhadelmayer]

Great Explanation, i always knew weights were an issue but now that I am looking for a camper / caravan this video has explained everything perfectly, thanks alot

[Wilbargosh]

Nice. Well presented and straight to the point. The next step presentation could be a list of suppliers of GVM upgrade packages and process of preregistration engineering.

[peterjacobs]

Very well explained in simple easy to understand terms and graphics - well done!

[cranston]

Mate this is a very well thought out and presented!

[danielb]

Great video very informative. Getting a GVM upgrade for my 2014 GX Landcruiser so this video helped me decide what one I need, thankyou.

[triDave]

Good video Robert, thanks. One point to raise is that most post-rego GVM upgrades ( I know Pedders and Lovell for sure) are Federally accredited, so they are transferable between States and do NOT require to be recertified by a second engineering certificate if moving from one State to another. I confirmed this with NSW Transport recently as I am a Victorian looking to move to NSW and didnt want to pay the $1000 twice if I decided to upgrade in Vic before moving to NSW.

[danielparsons]

Excellent video! Thank you. I'm currently considering how to increase my Jeep Wrangler's GVM. Now I have a bit more knowledge about this subject. Much appreciated.

[kellstat]

Great video! I just picked up a 200!

[alib]

Great Vid - best I've seen on this topic. Much appreciated.

[antoniogreciajnr]

Excellent video. Very informative. Important info for overlanders!

[stevennixon]

Watched to understand upgrade options. Didn't realise Axle Sum was a thing, everyone talks about GVM. I'm 50kg over my rear axle limit, otherwise within all other limits, so Axle Sum will fix the problem and avoid the cost of a GVM upgrade (approx. $6, 700 for a 2020 Ford Everest). Another option is to get a smaller van (dear) :)

[LouisA]

Great video. Only possible error is that the combined axle load of 3580kg (1630kg front + 1950kg rear) is 230kg (not 280kg as stated in the video) above the GVM of 3350kg. Still an excellent video explaining GVM and CVM etc.

[maxreywob]

Thank you Robert for the many videos etc that I have viewed. I was led to your calculator and I have questions about the towing legality of a 2015 Colorado 7 (which I have used since new to tow a Traveller Caravan over 40, 000 kms).
Entering details for 1) Colorado 7 with just the driver as payload 2) a much lighter caravan than mine (1500kg) into your calculator flags a rear axle overload of 42kg @ 60% weight on axle. By changing it to 58% it just becomes acceptable. Surely the Colorado 7 is not limited to 1500 kg as my van is much heavier. I am happy to email the document I created from your calculator, so that you can highlight where I am making an data entry error. Much appreciated.

[dongoldney]

well done great informative video, im tossing up between a light truck(fus0) or upgrade for mazda, so i can put a camper on the back.Lots to think about, if money was no object it would be the Fuso

[johnhanton]

I'd be really interested to see all this info but relative to larger motorhomes that are currently plated at 34965 kg GVM

[rjl]

LOVE MY ISUZU 300 NPS 75 4X4
THANK DETAIL VIDEO

[maxreywob]

Thank you Robert for taking Excel lessons. LOL
That proved most helpful. I am playing with a spreadsheet that now along with your information points toward a GVM upgrade for my Colorado 7.
Could you please confirm that "Kerb Wgt" include a FULL TANK OF FUEL? Some articles mention only 10 litres...but doesn't that apply to "Tare Mass (Wgt)"?
In anticipation of your reply, like the cat that ate cheese in expectation of unwary mice! LOL
Thanking you in advance ....cheers.

[doh]

Glad to see Toyota now do a 76 single cab and a 79 wagon 😁. I think I would avoid that 4wd shop