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sue and rick
Joined: Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:16 pm
Posts: 138
Location: Broome wa
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 GVM to ATM Hi All
Could someone advise me how to convert a GVM to ATM. My 2010 manual patrol has a GVM of 3030 and I would like to know what that would be in ATM.
Rick
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Old Techo
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:23 pm
Posts: 7016
Location: Melbourne
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Re: GVM to ATM G'day Rick,
ATM does not apply to a vehicle. It's for trailers (caravans).
ATM = Aggregate Trailer Mass and is the total mass of the trailer when carrying the maximum load specified the manufacturer. It includes the load imposed on the towing vehicle i.e. the tow-ball load or force.
GVM = Gross Vehicle Mass and the maximum loaded mass of a vehicle.
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2007 Prado Diesel Auto
2004 Roadstar Limited Edition
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sue and rick
Joined: Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:16 pm
Posts: 138
Location: Broome wa
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Re: GVM to ATM Hi
Thanks OT. Wife and I start living and travelling in the van after getting rid of everything and was concerned about the weight. Tow vehicle GVM 3030 and van ATM 2500.
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JayDee
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:12 pm
Posts: 671
Location: Logan City Queensland
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Re: GVM to ATM Old Teck as he would know is spot on.
Enjoy your travels.
Jay&dee
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PeterD
Joined: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:38 pm
Posts: 1870
Location: Chain Valley Bay, near Newcastle
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Re: GVM to ATM Rick, the other thing to watch is the GCM (gross combination mass) of your tug. The sum of the ATM and GVM is 5530 kg. With a van of only 2500 kg this is most likely well within your tugs GCM.
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Retired radio & electronics technician -
Nissan Navara D40 diesel auto (pensioners pack) towing a Spaceland pop-top
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Chonga
Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:15 am
Posts: 652
Location: Travelling Oz Full Time
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Re: GVM to ATM Hi Sue & Rick,
Nissan Patrols tow weight is influenced via a sliding scale with the tow weight decreasing as vehicle load weight is increased. The vehicle's load is the sum of fuel, passenger and luggage weight and any other item including tow bars, bull bars and roof racks and their contents. The more the total weight of these items in and on the vehicle means the less that the vehicle is able to legally tow. Check with Nissan.
Cheers CHONGA
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