Lovells GVM Upgrade Calculator

1Your vehicle

Pick your make, model and build date (type them in if yours isn't listed), then try a Lovells upgrade in the results panel to compare. Standard figures can be changed to match your compliance plate.

Make

Model

Build date

Body type (optional)

Tare mass (kg)

Standard GVM (kg)

Standard GCM (kg)

Standard axle limits, towing limits & dimensions

Front axle limit (kg)

Rear axle limit (kg)

Tare on front axle (%)

Braked towing capacity (kg)

Max towball load (kg)

Wheelbase (mm)

2Accessories fitted

Tick what's fitted or going on, then choose the brand and model. Weights fill in automatically — change them if yours differ.

3People, fuel & gear

The things people forget — they add up fast.

People in front seats

People in rear seats

People in third row

Average weight per person (kg)

Fuel tank size (L)

Fuel level (%)

Fuel

Camping gear, luggage & food (kg)

Recovery gear, tools & spares (kg)

Loose items in the cabin (kg)

Pets (kg, optional)

Tare mass includes about 10 L of fuel, so only the extra fuel is added.

4Caravan or trailer

I'm towing a caravan or trailer

Trailer type (optional)

Brand

Model

Length (ft)

Axles

Tare (kg)

ATM (kg)

Ball weight on plate (kg)

Assume the van is loaded right up to its ATM

What you carry in the van (kg)

Towball load (% of loaded van)

Towball override & hitch position

Measured towball load (kg)

Towball behind rear axle (mm)

Water, gas, batteries, food and clothes all count as van load. If you've weighed the ball, enter it under the override.