TMR interview on GCM, GVM upgrades and trailer law - hear it from the top!

#GVM #GCM #TMR Interview with the Principal Engineer from Queensland's Department of Transport & Main Roads. We cover topics relating to the new GVM and GCM laws, as well as some classic towing questions including busting the myth about whether modifications made in a state outside Queensland are legal or vice-versa, whether you can tow a trailer using a car that has a tow capacity less than the ATM of the trailer, and towing shackles. To calculate your towing weights visit https://l2sfbc.com/towcalc/ 00:00 introduction 00:37 why was the new GVM/GCM code introduced? 02:10 how was the new GVM/GCM code developed? 03:50 how will the J2807 towing test be used in Australia? 04:27 will existing modifications become illegal? 05:28 can 'monocoque' vehicles be GVM-upgraded? 07:45 how does the "110% GVM upgrade path" work? 14:39 how is the Davis Dam from J2807 replicated in Australia? 16:07 can you do an "OEM GVM upgrade" using OEM parts? 17:24 can GCM upgrades be done pre-rego? 20:17 pre/post rego GCM upgrades and interstate operation 21:54 what is a Design and Evidence package? 22:51 can I tow a 3000kg ATM trailer that weighs 1000kg with a towcar rated to 2000kg? 23:15 Case study - upgrading a RAM back to OEM 26:11 do you need rated shackles as tow safety chain shackles? 27:18 final advice from TMR Post questions as comments! Follow me on Facebook:   / robertpepperjourno   Support me on Patreon:   / l2sfbc   Buy my books: https://l2sfbc.com/where-to-buy/