Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021
TOWING GUIDE
T O W I N G
The loaded mass of your trailer must not exceed:
The ATM rating as specified by the trailer manufacturer; or
The maximum towing mass specified by the tow vehicle’s manufacturer; or
The maximum ball weight specified by the tow vehicle’s manufacturer.
L O A D I N G C A R A V A N S
It is important not to overload your caravan. You should not exceed the maximum load specified or
recommended by the trailer manufacturer, nor should you exceed the tyre or coupling capacity. All trailers
shall have a plate affixed displaying the ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) which is the maximum allowable
weight of the loaded trailer. For safety and ease of towing the ball mass (the mass towards the front of the
trailer carried by the tow ball of the towing vehicle), should be about 10% of the total laden trailer weight.
The ball mass can be measured either at a weighbridge by resting only the jockey wheel on the scale, or by
placing a ball mass scale under the coupling then taking the weight off the jockey wheel. Depending on
capacity, bathroom scales can also be used.
R A T I N G S & M A S S E S
The GTM (gross trailer mass) and ATM (aggregate trailer mass) are ratings… supplied by the caravan or
camper-trailer manufacturer.
ATM Rating:
The total permitted mass of the laden trailer/caravan when carrying the maximum load recommended by
the manufacturer. This includes the mass imposed on the tow-vehicle.
GTM Rating:
The total permitted mass of the laden trailer/caravan transmitted to the ground by the caravan tyres, when
carrying the maximum load recommended by the manufacturer, when coupled to a tow-vehicle. This rating
must not exceed the axle-group (wheels/tyres/suspension/axle) rating stated by the chassis manufacturer.
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