Ford Towing & Carrying Guide: Understanding GVM, GCM, and Payload

Maximizing your Ford’s performance starts with understanding its limits. Whether you are heading off on a weekend adventure or hauling a heavy load for work, knowing how to calculate your vehicle's weight against its capacities is essential for safety and peace of mind. In this video, we break down the essential towing and carrying terms - including GVM, GCM, ATM, and Payload - and show you exactly how to calculate your specific weights to ensure you stay within safe legal limits. What you’ll learn in this video: • Kerb Weight vs. Payload: What your vehicle can actually carry. • GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass): The maximum total capacity of your vehicle. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Why spreading your load matters. • ATM & GTM: Understanding your trailer’s weight hitched and unhitched. • Trailer Nose Weight: The 10% rule for stability. • GCM (Gross Combined Mass): Calculating the total weight of your vehicle and trailer combined https://www.ford.com.au/trucks-and-vans/towing/ https://www.ford.com.au/trucks-and-vans/towing-calculator/