RV Service Centre Toowoomba can get your tow vehicle legal by carrying out a GVM upgrade on popular tow vehicles.
We offer professional, compliant GVM suspension upgrades for popular tow vehicles such as:
- Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GVM Upgrade (to 4090kg)
- Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GVM Upgrade
- Ford Ranger GVM Upgrade
- Mazda BT50 GVM Upgrade
- Toyota Prado GVM Upgrade
- Toyota Hilux GVM Upgrade
With today’s vans getting heavier, many owners are finding that their vehicle is on or over its rated carrying capacity, ball weight, or towing capacity. Being overloaded can result in dangerous situations on the road and in the event of an accident, may affect any potential insurance claims.
What is the GVM and what does it include?
The GVM is the maximum weight of a vehicle when fully loaded. The GVM includes the weight of the vehicle and everything that goes on or in the vehicle- fuel, occupants, cargo, fitted accessories and even the tow ball load applied by a caravan or camper. The GVM is set by the manufacturer, lodged with the registration bodies and stamped on the compliance plate of the vehicle.
What is a GVM suspension upgrade?
A GVM suspension upgrade is the process of upgrading the suspension system on the vehicle and getting a new compliance plate fitted to the vehicle. RV Service Centre Toowoomba is your Authorised Dealer for Pedders Suspension upgrade systems which are able to be fitted with upgraded GVM compliance plates in either new unregistered or already registered vehicles.
How do I know if I need it?
Make an appointment with us, and we will weigh your entire rig – vehicle, ball weight, van and axle weights. Based on these results, we can advise how much spare capacity you have, and whether it is worthwhile getting a GVM suspension upgrade and towing capacity upgrade for the vehicle.
What about the caravan – ATM Upgrades Available
Upgrading the vehicle is one thing – to ensure the vehicle can tow the weight of your van. Ensuring your van is within IT’S limits is another check that needs to be carried out – and something we offer with our Caravan ATM Upgrade services. You can read more about Caravan ATM Upgrades here.
Exceeding the GVM of your tow vehicle could result in an unsafe vehicle, a costly fine and void your insurance. Talk to us at the RV Service Centre for more information and we can answer any questions you may have about GVM suspension upgrades and towing capacity upgrades. Our professional team can ensure that both your vehicle and caravan are within all of legal weight limits and safe for you and your family.
