Thread: GVM upgrade

Originally Posted by Graeme

Was this before they were first registered or later? I recall reading quite some time ago about GVM upgrades to Troopies and the upgrade was only available if done before 1st rego, but I don't recall in what state.

Done on not new vehicles.

Ranging from 2 to 5 years old. Mileage up to 120 000km.

Originally Posted by warren9981

My 1996 TDI recently weighed in at 2050kg. Had full tank of fuel, rear drawer system, Driver, Passenger, 5yo in back seat. Don't have bullbar or any other accessories.

wow all I have one mine is slightly bigger tyres a bullbar and a lightweight draw built by myself(which I took the draw out of to be weighed)...I wasn't even in the car and I came in much heavier than that...oh and i only had a quarter tank of fuel and the car was empty

Hmmm...

If you need to upgrade your GVM to go touring, you're carrying too much !!!

M

Originally Posted by dullbird

wow all I have one mine is slightly bigger tyres a bullbar and a lightweight draw built by myself(which I took the draw out of to be weighed)...I wasn't even in the car and I came in much heavier than that...oh and i only had a quarter tank of fuel and the car was empty

? how much did it weigh ?

[QUOTE=camel_landy;1087449]Hmmm...

If you need to upgrade your GVM to go touring, you're carrying too much !!!


thats empty, no gear, just the truck after mods. i dont know what it is with all the gear in it. i reccon the more the merrier. if you saw me loaded up you would say " that guy is hard up to have a b dubble" i have run out of room to put stuff, im thinking of strapping the high lift to the front bar, aperently its ilegal.


as i get pulled up, i would have to revew in my head wich iligal mod im being sused out for .

Originally Posted by warren9981

My 1996 TDI recently weighed in at 2050kg. Had full tank of fuel, rear drawer system, Driver, Passenger, 5yo in back seat. Don't have bullbar or any other accessories.

Oops, doublechecked the weight I had written down from the weighbridge. Was 2340kg as above, and 3320kg with camper trailer attached (loaded), 2 adults and 3 kids and ready to hit the road.

Hi Guys,

Just be careful when comparing weights against each other against different weigh bridges. The same as you would compare dyno readings (on this day in these conditions in this particular locale on this dyno this car made XXX killerwasps).

Depending on application, design, range, temp, humidity, calibration.......I would hazard that results could vary significantly day to day across this great brown land of ours.

A coulpa hundred kilos here or there could equal an error margin of < +-1% on a weigh bridge designed to weigh semi trailers.

If you have 2 in your area, and are worried, maybe check them against each other. Might be interesting to see what you get?

Originally Posted by discoveryseries1

thats empty, no gear, just the truck after mods. i dont know what it is with all the gear in it. i reccon the more the merrier. if you saw me loaded up you would say " that guy is hard up to have a b dubble" i have run out of room to put stuff, im thinking of strapping the high lift to the front bar, aperently its ilegal.

In that case... You've got too many mods on your car.

• Loose the winch & front bar.
• Loose the roofrack (you shouldn't be sticking things up there anyway).
• Are you taking passengers? If not, pull the rear seats & carpets out... It'll save you approx 250KG

You have to be VERY strict with yourself about weight.

Shedding the weight will also help make the car more reliable as it won't be constantly stressed...

I know it's a bitter pill to swallow but the GVM is there for a reason!

M