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Suitability Pre-Check

Use this quick calculator to estimate your required car payload based on your vehicle's plate limits and anticipated accessory/passenger loads.

1. Required Plates 2. Accessories & Loads 3. Results

Vehicle & Trailer Limits (From Plates)

Weights can be found on the vehicles compliance plate, owners manual or at www.redbook.com.au

Vehicle (Car / Ute / Van)

From the car's compliance plate (required).

Car's empty weight (from Redbook/Specs).

GVM minus Kerb Weight.

Max combined weight limit.

Caravan (Trailer)

Max weight limit (from trailer plate).

The empty weight of the van.

10% is a common estimate.

ATM minus Tare.

Car & Van Load Estimates

Passengers (0 kg total)

Passenger mass is part of your required payload (defaulting to 85kg per person).

Car Accessories / Cargo (0 kg total)

This includes fixed accessories (bullbars, racks) and cabin/boot cargo (fridge, luggage).

Caravan Payload / Cargo (0 kg total)

All items you will add to the van (water, hot water service, gas bottles, food, luggage, linnen, cutlery, pots & pans, bbq's, chairs/tables etc.).

Pre-Check Results

Awaiting Calculation...

Component Checks

  • 1. Car GVM Check N/A
  • 2. Van ATM Check (Loaded vs. Limit) N/A
  • 3. GCM Check (Loaded vs. Limit) N/A
  • 4. Towing Capacity Check (Actual ATM vs. Max Tow) N/A
  • 5. Towball Mass Check (Estimated TBM vs. TBM Limit) N/A

Key Estimates (Limits vs. Actuals)

  • GVM Limit 0 kg
  • Actual GVM (Estimated) 0 kg
  • Amount Under/Over -- kg
  • ATM Limit 0 kg
  • Actual ATM (Loaded) 0 kg
  • Amount Under/Over -- kg
  • Towing Capacity Limit 0 kg
  • Actual Towing Mass (ATM) 0 kg
  • Amount Under/Over -- kg
  • GCM Limit 0 kg
  • Actual GCM (Estimated) 0 kg
  • Amount Under/Over -- kg
  • Towball Mass Estimate (10%) 0 kg

Important Notes: Why a Professional Weigh?

This is a pre-check using estimattions. A full, professional weigh is required to verify your actual loaded GVM, GTM, and TBM against your vehicle's limits. Your actual weights may be different to the estimate.

Book A Professional Weigh

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not a substitute for a professional weigh. Actual weights can and will vary from this estimate. We accept no liability for any loss, damage, or decisions made based on the use of this tool. You must get a professional weigh to verify your actual limits and confirm your vehicle's compliance.