Menu
Cancel

Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    I can't find a GCM limit on my Kluger AWD. If we were to tow at close to the maximum... what would our remaining payload be in the Kluger?

    Asked by Chris

    We have a new (2022) Kluger AWD V6 (GXL grade) and are now interested in joining the camping crowds. On our factory-fitted towbar, Toyota has the maximum tow-limit as two tonnes braked, and maximum towball weight of 200kg. I can't find a GCM limit anywhere. If we were to tow at close to maximum (1900kg for example), what would our remaining payload be in the Kluger?

    Answered by CarsGuide

    27 Apr 2022 David Morley

    This is a very important issue as exceeding the Gross Combination Mass (GCM) is a distinct possibility in modern vehicles with high towing limits. Even if the towed trailer comes in under the permissible weight limit, if you’re heavily loaded the car towing it, you can easily be outside the GCM limit, leaving yourself open to all sorts of legal and insurance hassles if it goes wrong.

    If you check your owner’s manual, you’ll find that the all-wheel-drive Kluger has a GCM of 4685kg. So, on that basis, you could tow a 1900kg caravan and load the Kluger up to the tune of about 700kg and still be legal. However, that 700kg load in the Kluger includes everything, including the humans. That arithmetic also assumes that the caravan is not carrying a single extra thing that’s not part of the actual van. That includes water in the on-board tank, gas bottles, an extra spare tyre and any other luggage. As you can see, a 1900 caravan, despite the 2000kg towing limit, might have you sailing pretty close to the legislative wind.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

    Other Toyota Kluger problems

    SEE ALL TOYOTA KLUGER PROBLEMS

    How can we help?

    Please note: Questions cannot be answered privately. All answers will be published on CarsGuide.com.au

    By clicking on the 'Submit' button you acknowledge you have read and agree to abide by the CarsGuide Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Carsguide reserves the right to not answer any questions for any reason. You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice.
    View cars for sale

    Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide

    Search

    Complete Guide to Toyota
    Kluger

    Reviews, price, specs and more

    Comments