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25th May 2016, 01:11 PM
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Bitumen Burner
I think I've been ripped off !!!
Hi All,
I think I might have been ripped off, then again, it might be just me.
I had the GCM upgrade on my truck to 5900, and I have a look at my new rego plates, and they say 5900, but the compliance plate still says 3400 for the 'C' - before the new mod plate went on.
I'm thinking it already had the upgrade, but the modification plate wasn't affixed to the vehicle.
It's too late now, and it's a much better ride, but I'm just curious.
This's what was already on the side of the driver's door, and I can't find my previous rego papers to confirm it.
***** EDIT *****
I've just found my old rego papers from 2012 and the 'C' is 5900.
So, my question/statement is.... I'm guessing they upgraded it to 5900 before Telstra took delivery.
Does that mean that it doesn't have to have a modification plate on, if brand new and prior to delivery, it was modified?
Last edited by DX grunt; 25th May 2016 at 01:28 PM.
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25th May 2016 01:11 PM
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25th May 2016, 01:21 PM
#2
Patrol God
you could get some new papers sent out for a small fee
well they charge you over here for a duplicate lol
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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25th May 2016, 01:23 PM
#3
Bitumen Burner
Originally Posted by
threedogs
you could get some new papers sent out for a small fee
well they charge you over here for a duplicate lol
I did and they charged me $9, for the service.
I'll just go back and edit my original post.
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25th May 2016, 01:52 PM
#4
Patrol God
Mine had a little blue sticker in the drivers door stating gvm upgrade, cert number and date fitted etc etc..
But mine was gvm, they didn't change GCM.
Something isn't adding up here..
From factory a manual patrol GCM is 6230.
Maybe they have reduced the C (GCM) to increase the A (GVM).
Stock gvm is 3050kg.
So roughly works out they have increased GVM 350kg but reduced GCM the same..
That's weird..
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25th May 2016, 04:21 PM
#5
Enjoying the trips
GVM 3400 plus towing capacity 2500 = 5900??? Thats what mine is I think
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25th May 2016, 04:23 PM
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Expert
Mine is 3400kg GVM as standard with leaf springs (ex telstra )
I think GCM IS 5900kg but not sure as not printed on rego papers But towbar says 2500kg
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25th May 2016, 06:21 PM
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I am he, fear me
I thought I posted a few weeks back Rossco but AFAIK
You most likely got a GVM upgrade (Aggregate) at least that is what my work utes and the SES 'cruisers have... GCM is a different critter.
I don't know anyone doing engineered GCM upgrades in WA...
Last edited by the evil twin; 25th May 2016 at 07:13 PM.
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25th May 2016, 07:08 PM
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Travelling Podologist
GCM (Gross Combination Mass) does not change when you get a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade.
GCM is the total weight you are allowed to be when towing.
GVM is the total weight you are allowed to be when not towing.
A GVM increase increases the GVM, but does not change the GCM. Consequently whilst you can carry more weight in the solo vehicle, if you do then the weight you can tow is reduced.
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25th May 2016, 07:40 PM
#9
Enjoying the trips
Knew you would know Cuppa.
Cheers
Macca
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25th May 2016, 08:02 PM
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Patrol God
But according to a quick Google search GCM is 6230kg? ?
That could be manual though with a 3.2T towing capacity.
Auto is 2.5T.
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