Weight comparisons

The Cruiser and Mobi weight comparisons – standard vehicle and with Lovells upgrade.

LC GXLStandard vehicleWith Upgrade
KgKg
Kerb weight2,7402,740
Minimal items added to Cruiser - only passengers (2), tow bar, bull bar,281523
Passengers (2), bull bar, rear storage unit, fridge, roof cage, tow bar, tools, etc etc.
Towball weight320320
Remove rear seats-35-35
Assumed Weight for GVM comparison3,3063,548
GVM =3,3503,800Defined below
Difference GVM & assumed weight44252
Ratio ball weight to Van laden weight (should be around 10%)9.86%9.86%
Assumed Weight without ball weight2,9863,228
VAN - ELITE LUX 2200
Tare2,8002,800
Items added to Van - water, gas, food, clothes, equipment, tools, camping gear, bedding, etc500310
Assumed total van Weight3,3003,110
ATM =3,5003,500Defined below
Difference ATM and assumed weight200390
Van weight : car weight107.7%92.6%should be ~80%
COMBINED CAR & VAN
Assumed combined Weight6,2316,473
GCM =6,8507,300Defined below
Difference GMC less assumed actual combined weight619827

Gross Vehicle Mass:  A rating provided by vehicle manufacturers stipulating the maximum permissible laden mass of the vehicle including occupants and any weight applied to the towball

ATM:  The maximum allowable laden weight of the caravan, as assessed by the manufacturer, based on tyre and axle loadings and other considerations.

Gross Combined Mass:  A rating provided by towing vehicle manufacturers stipulating the maximum permissible laden mass of towing vehicle and caravan combined.