FAQ
In this section, we will answer some of the most common questions we are asked about purchasing, selling and getting the most out of your "home away from home"
DEFINITIONS:
GCM (Gross Combination Mass)
GCM is the rating provided by the manufacturer of the tow vehicle. The maximum laden mass of a motor vehicle plus the maximum laden weight of an attached trailer is not permitted to exceed the GCM rating.
ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass)
The total laden weight of a trailer, which includes the tow ball mass and whatever you add as payload (eg. water, gas, luggage). The ATM is specified by the trailer manufacturer and must not be exceeded.
GTM (Gross Trailer Mass)
The total permissible mass which includes whatever you add as payload (eg. water, gas & luggage) that can be supported by the wheels of a trailer. This does not include the mass supported by the tow ball.
TARE MASS
The unladen weight of the trailer.
TOW BALL MASS
The weight imposed on the tow vehicle's tow ball by the traiuler or caravan's coupling.
PAYLOAD
Payload is specified by the manufacturer. It must not be exceeded under any circumstances. Safety, insurance & warranty may be affected if the specified payload is exceeded.
