{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Built Right with AJ","title":"EP01 - GVM - The Number You Don't Know.","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1095,"description":"P01: GVM. Gross Vehicle Mass. The most important number on your complianceplate, and the one most owners don't actually know.This week we're tackling the loaded rig through the engineer's-mindset lenswe set up in EP00. The lexicon of weights you need to know, what GVMactually limits in engineering terms (not just legal), two big questionsfrom the Downs 4WD Club, and how to find out where your rig actually sits.What's covered:The lexicon — Tare, Payload, GVM, ATM, GCMWhy GVM is an engineering limit, not just a legal oneHow GVM and GCM relate, and the trap that catches peopleThe rooftop tent question — static vs dynamic rack ratingsThe airbags question — why they're a band-aid, not a fixWhere people get caught — accessory creep, the towing trap, tow ball downloadHow to actually do the math at the weighbridgeMentioned in this episode:John Cadogan / Auto Expert on airbags — worth your time if you want to go deeper:  • Should you fit airbag suspension for towin...  Thanks to the Downs 4WD Club for having me out — properly engaged crowd, twoof the questions from that night anchor this episode.Ask Willy — free intake, plain explanations:https://totalengineeringmods.com/ask-willy10% of every Engineering Engagement goes to Pankind Australia in memory ofWilliam:https://pankind.org.auNext week: GVM upgrades. What they actually change, what gets certified,when GVM alone is the answer, and when GCM needs to come with it.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/u6LBlXnL_54qnlL0qmHZmoO01BqEGKJScxf3HBpco24/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNDdi/NGVkYWE0NGZlNDZj/ZmI1OTA0NjhhMmE4/ODhiYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}