Friday, Mar 09, 2012 at 15:06
Hullo Steven (Gone Bush)
What you have written is not entirely correct. You may have missed discussion on LCOOL about increasing GVM and Towing Capacity.
We have a 2007 GXL 200 Series which I have had the GVM upgraded to 3800kg (Lovells) and the Towing Capacity upgraded to 3850kg. Both upgrades have been Certified by separate Engineers. The upgrades have been noted by the RTA (NSW) and appropriate ammendments made to Registration. In addition our Insurance Company has been notified and the upgrades endorsed on our Policy.
I have the appropriate Compliance Plates and Engineers Certificates affixed to the vehicle or carried in the vehicle.
I must emphasise that I understand that some of the rules regarding Towing Capacity may have changed - so people should do their own homework!!
Your reference to Gross Combination Mass (GCM) is certainly irrelevant here in NSW! Toyota for instance make NO reference to it in their handbook. The RTA (NSW) make NO reference to GCM in any Registration documentation. I would appreciate it if you could indicate where you have sourced this information.
Just to help you further, I tow a van with an ATM of 4320kg. Remember the ATM is the maximum allowable loaded weight of the van. I have to restrict the actual loaded weight of the van to 3850kg to match the Towing Capacity of the 200 Series Cruiser.
I can tell you that the modified cruiser makes a great tow vehicle. I expect I will keep this vehicle for many years and drive probably 300,000km allowing us to make maximum use of the modifications made.
Regards, Jack
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