CARAVAN ATM UPGRADE + Car and Caravan GVM Weight Check

[@wanderingozzies]

Congratulations on doing the checks guys, so many people don't. Not only is it a legality thing but even more importantly it is a safety issue. We also had Rod do our rig and can't recommend him highly enough.

[@NoMossNomads]

100% agree with you Steve! It’s something that was on our to do list for a while but since we’re getting ready to leave (again) we felt better knowing we’re compliant and safe. That’s awesome! A lot of people have seem to have gone through Rod. He’s great 😊

[@BigOzExplorers]

Best feeling being legal and knowing it too! Glad you’ve been checked out and it wasn’t an impossible fix... Got to look after your family on the road hey! 🙌🏻🥳

[@NoMossNomads]

Thanks legends!!! 🧡

[@denniscalvert3390]

Great video! I'm now thinking that weight checks should be compulsory, which I will now do. (Dealers should also have a duty of care when selling caravans)

[@Graeme_H]

Thanks guys, I have always wondered how they do it. Just a little can put you over so quickly.

[@ourwildlifeaustralia]

So good! We can't wait to be able to travel out of Victoria!

[@outnaroundaus-travellingau5216]

Thanks for sharing this video, something all towing vehicles should know. We need to do the same although in NSW, good to know what to do, ta.

[@georgesmalley6465]

so many "likes" in 1 sentence!! what a top engineering explanation!!

[@kenstephens3467]

HI Guys, Good informative video. WE have the same van as you. Ours is a 2018 Appeal 647. We had the double bunks but had the top bunk removed. Our Tow vehicle is a 2016 Prado with 2500kgs tow capacity. When we bought our Appeal we had it weighed and were shocked that the tare weight was only 1860. The ATM on our was 2230 however as our cars tow capacity was 2500 kgs we had our ATM increased to 2499 kgs to stay compliant. After fitting a second battery, Additional water tank and grey tank were still way way under and had heaps of room to play with when loading. Stray well and safe travels. Ken

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Ken, cheers mate, it’s a pretty light van and it’s awesome that the ATM can be upgraded so easily, we are looking at adding more water and battery’s as well. Safe travels to you too mate ✌🏽

[@matthewfoyle3056]

That was really good information, thank you for sharing that with us.

[@maxinehorton2227]

That’s so interesting! Very informative vid guys. You guys must feel better knowing your weight and having extra load capacity for things. All the best with the car gvm upgrade

[@marics.big.backyard]

We're about to do this next week! Thanks!!!!

[@NoMossNomads]

Nice guys!! All the best with it 😊

[@NoMossNomads]

It’s crazy how quickly weight adds up! Our guesstimating was a bit off 😂 Have you gone over your van or car’s GVM? By how much? Let us know!

[@sww82]

Our van was 108kgs over so after watching this we called Okajaro, now we have an extra 500kg payload, thanks guys.

[@Brian-hq8gy]

I have a MQ Triton in Victoria and tried to find an engineer down here to do a GVM upgrade and couldn't find anyone who would do it. Was told the vehicle has not been "approved" or something to that effect for GVM upgrade here in Victoria...very interested to see how you go

[@Aphony66]

Tritons have one of the highest GM's in the ute class. If you need a GM upgrade of your Triton you're doing it wrong

[@joshy0881]

Very informative thanks guys!

[@owenkelly2580]

Your titan draws weigh approx 100kg empty. Your engine would weigh 20-30kg? Have you thought about removing the draws and replacing with cheapo Bunnings plastic ones- or swapping the two loads to bring weight closer to front axle. Those kings draws are a killer!

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Owen, the drawers weigh 31kg each, and are far too handy to replace with something that’ll break in a few months. It is defiantly something we considered though. The tinny is non negotiable haha, but I thought about moving the engine to the back of the van. Weight distribution is great when we don’t have the van attached, it’s only an issue cause by the ball mass. Weight distribution hitch should sort that out 👍

[@dagsbouch]

Yes I agree with every one here, good video very informative, cheers guys.

[@NoMossNomads]

Cheers mate! 😊

[@wallyj1234]

I got mine done when they were building the van. I asked why don't you do it for every van and they said so they can keep it in the lowest class of tow vehicles and their vans can be towed by more people, more sales. makes sense !

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey mate, I wondered why they didn’t, i assumed it was cost on there behalf. Rod said some vans come in brand new and empty and they are over there ATM and GTM.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for great detail video as good watching

[@LandTourier]

“Bloody brilliant guys! Thanks “✌🏻🇦🇺

[@lynnegartlan6194]

Could you let me know what camera your using

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Lynee we use a go pro 7 and go pro 8 😊

[@dalaipanda4688]

What about tow bar weight, with 2600 ATM ball weight could be 260kg. Is the tow bar on the vehicle able to accept that 260kg load????

[@peternoble257]

Great video, helped lots

[@Letsgoseeoz]

How did you go with the GVM upgrade on the Triton ?

[@terrysmith1307]

No charge for upgrade AWESOME

[@roamingnurses8785]

Hey guys, New to your channel (today) but have already watched a couple of vids :) How did you go with GVM upgrade with Outback Armour suspension?

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey man, so the guys at outback armour have found and engineer they have worked with in order to carry out the upgrade (10% increase in GVM). Take the Ute into their shop and get it back with a mod plate; granted that it passes the brake efficiency test. Bit pricey and we didn’t actually get a chance to do it. I upgraded the brakes in the triton as well so I’m happy knowing it can handle the weight 👍🏽

[@jenwilko1692]

Well Done!!!

[@acecamper3073]

Are you guys still travelling doing vids?

[@NoMossNomads]

Yep!!! Working on one atm, then we’ll back to weekly vids 🤙🏽

[@philfoote829]

Yep awesome stuff guys but because you have a Queensland mod plate does t that include all states and territories or would have been better if it was a federal plate?

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey mate, QLD modplate will cover us in all states and territories. And I’m not sure what the process is for federal plates.

[@philfoote829]

Yep it's all a bit too confusing thought you had to have a federal plate because it was only plated in Queensland if you sold it to someone in New South Wales then that would not be active correct me if I'm wrong any one please

[@lindagrdovic831]

Hi Guys. Love your videos. Just wondering how much was the GVM check?

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey, cheers 😊 gvm check is $250, Rod mentioned a discount if you mention us when booking though so feel free to give him a call 👍🏽

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

Great video 👌

[@ILLUSIONPERFORMANCE]

Hey guys, miss your guys content. I hope you are okay.

[@christhomas4260]

Your not really letting them go with the front axle so light

[@rolly2255]

Were you water tanks empty or full at the time of the weight check? Mitsi fuel tank, empty or full?

[@NoMossNomads]

We filled all our tanks for the weigh in 👍🏽

[@lukehutchinson6754]

Have you got enough GCM to play with otherwise the vehicle GVM upgrade is not feasible.

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Luke, yes, we are no where near reaching our GCM. Only looking to upgrade GVM by 200kg

[@janellerachel2024]

Hi guys what was the cost of the engineer ?

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Janelle! Okajaros prices I believe start from $380, but it’s best to shoot Deon a message for a quote, he’s super helpful and informative!

[@Aphony66]

Deon, thats an okka sounding Aussie name aye? Fucken saffas! :)

[@billroach2393]

Law must be different where you guys are....I thought ALL trailers over 2 tonne needed to have TWO safety chains. Perhaps I'm mistaken? Also, I was surprised the GVM weigh-in bloke measured the TBM (to ball mass) by placing the scales under the jockey wheel. The jockey wheel is NOT at the correct point for measuring the TBM....think about it; elementary physics. Also, I would consider it to have been unsafe to have allowed you to leave there with the excess weight on the drive and too little on the steer....hope you moved some stuff around before you left.

[@stephendimech7174]

Het guys what happened with your videos

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Stephen!! We’re working on a big one now then we’re getting back to making them weekly. We’ve just been stationary for a while and Antoniu picked up some work so it was difficult getting good vids out. Butttt we’re coming back! 😉🤙🏽

[@christhomas4260]

dropping the height of the tow ball wont change weight front or raer. I dont think he understands .. He need to loose weight and get level rides

[@NoMossNomads]

Hey Chris, issue was sorted with a weight distribution hitch and arranging the load better between the car and the van. Don’t stress mate I understood very well what needed to happen

[@shreckmac3763]

Mate the Titan drawers are really heavy .

[@NoMossNomads]

Mate, the drawers are 31kg each

[@francesclark363]

Dont forget it didnt have the weight of your kids too

[@NoMossNomads]

Yep they’ve been included 😊

[@Always_Sunday_yt]

What a scam, not legal but if pay some $ it is!!

[@philfoote829]

So true 20 years ago no one said boo

[@Mick_4591]

When you doing videos can only ONE person speak and in particular one person in this video keeps " butting " in. And did you pay for this service or provided in kind in return for promoting these businesses?