We’ve partnered with the team at "Know My Tow" to present you the ultimate tool for effortless towing solutions. This intuitive interactive towing calculator (at the bottom of this page), allows you to select your payload, enter towing weights, and receive instant calculations on your weight setup and status.
With access to a vast database of over 100,000 Australian vehicles and leveraging OEM specifications, you can ensure precision in determining your weight setup. Whether you're towing trailers, campers, or heavy loads, rely on Know My Tow for accurate assessments tailored to your needs.
Know My Tow can provide you with a detailed report to ensure you have the right vehicle for the job, please see examples of these by clicking on the reports below:
Understanding Towing Terminology:
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Curb weight: Kerb weight, also known as curb weight, refers to the total weight of a vehicle when it is unoccupied and ready for use, including all fluids, fuel and standard equipment but without any passengers or cargo
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Payload: Payload refers to the maximum weight a vehicle can carry, including passengers and cargo. It specifically denotes the weight capacity available for additional items beyond the vehicle's own weight, such as luggage, equipment, or other goods.
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GVM (gross vehicle mass): GVM refers to the total maximum weight of a vehicle when fully loaded, including the vehicle's own weight, passengers, cargo, and any additional accessories or equipment.
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GCM (gross combined mass): GCM refers to the maximum allowable weight of a combination of vehicles, typically a towing vehicle (such as a truck or SUV) and its trailer, when fully loaded.
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Tare Weight (non-vehicle): tare weight refers to the weight of the trailer when it is empty and does not contain any cargo, passengers, or additional items.
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Towball Download: Towball download, also known as tongue weight or hitch weight, refers to the downward force exerted on the tow vehicle's towball or hitch by the tongue of a trailer or caravan when it is connected for towing.
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ATM (aggregate trailer mass): ATM refers to the maximum loaded weight of a trailer unhitched, including its own weight and the weight of any cargo, passengers, and fluids it may carry.
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GTM (gross trailer mass): GTM refers to the total weight of a trailer hitched to your vehicle when it is fully loaded, including its own weight as well as the weight of any cargo, passengers, and fluids it may carry.
KNOW MY TOW Calculator:
This calculator, backed by a comprehensive database of over 100,000 Australian vehicles and official OEM values, allows you to estimate your precise setup in just four simple steps. Get insights into your accurate towing status and rating for each factor, along with a detailed report and guide to ensure safe and legal towing practices. Try it below:
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DISCLAIMER* Please note, this advice is general in nature and we strongly recommend consulting the product manual and where relevant, a professional installer.
