GVM upgrade opinion

Wildmax, re read the OP, the vehicle already has a GVM upgrade.......

Yep i think have another read

Just because it has a GVM upgrade doesn't mean its been worked any harder than other , it just means the previous owner wanted it legal . How many others do you think are out there carrying the same weight , possibly more without a GVM upgrade or the same Upgrade but no second stage sticker .

Jacolux, I can’t see why someone would go to the trouble and expense of the upgrade unless they were going to load the vehicle in excess of the standard. Therefore the upgrade is definitely a sign that the vehicle has been worked hard in my opinion.

What I said it may not of been worked any harder than any other vehicle that is still std or had a suspension upgrade to possible to the same specs but just hasn't got the second stage sticker and carry a similar load
believe me there are plenty out there .

My last vehicle a Dmax I had a GVM upgrade done before rego , I didn't carry any more load than I would of if I had the suspension done later with no sticker .

You can have 2 identical vehicle fitted with the same aftermarket suspension , one owner might go the extra few $$$ and get a Second stage sticker the other might not , both carry the same load one is legal the other not .

G'day Peter,
I was informed if you reverse it in Vic you need to obtain Engineers certificate.
Not that I am planning on reversing mine.

Cheers
Stu

Yes, that is true, but not a big deal or big cost if you waned to go that way.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Why reverse it , you could change the springs , maybe the shocks for a softer ride , it will no longer comply with the upgrade , who would ever know .

"who would ever know ."
Now that is a different question entirely.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

"Why reverse it , you could change the springs , maybe the shocks for a softer ride , it will no longer comply with the upgrade , who would ever know ."

No-one until an accident, in which case after the investigation the lawyers and the insurance companies will sure know. Especially if there's a fatality.

And then your comprehensive policy with its $20 million public liability indemnity and your compulsory third party insurances will both be worthless.

""You have to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well do ya, .....?"

If it wasn't overloaded would it matter , I don't see much difference to all the suspension jobs that get done every day with out any engineering needed .