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Privacy PolicyFictional Toyota Prado touring example with moderate accessories. The payload subtotal is calculated; complete axle and towing suitability remain unverified.
Illustrative example — not customer data or verified specifications for your vehicle.
This fictional Prado scenario has 183kg of net added accessories and 517kg accessory-only margin. After the 180kg towball, 337kg remains before people, luggage and additional fuel. Exact variant ratings and loaded axle masses remain unverified.
Accessory Weight
183 kg
Accessory-only Payload Margin
517 kg
Payload Used
26%
Why this matters: This summary shows the apparent headroom in the supplied figures. It is not a safety certification or a finding of legal compliance; actual loaded weights and source specifications must still be confirmed.
Overall Assessment
Partial assessment
based on supplied figures
Only an accessory payload subtotal is established. Complete axle and towing checks require actual loaded measurements and applicable limits.
26% accessory-only use; 337kg remains after ball load
Rear axle load not calculated; baseline and geometry missing
60% of entered ball limit; other checks remain incomplete
Based on the cited reference specifications
PARTIAL CHECK: The 337kg margin after ball load still excludes people, luggage and additional fuel.
WITHIN LIMITS: 60% of the entered ball limit alone; this does not establish complete towing suitability.
NOT ASSESSED: No actual rear axle load is established, so additional cargo capacity cannot be inferred.
Customer-entered data
Entered or uploaded by you, including figures copied from a plate, manual or weighing record. Not independently verified by TowSense.
TowSense reference data
Retrieved from TowSense records. Check the cited source, date and exact variant; a reference record is not a measurement of your vehicle.
Calculated
Arithmetic using the labelled inputs. Calculation does not verify the source figures.
AI-assisted observation
Estimate or generated observation; not verified reference data or a measured value.
Illustrative example — not customer data or verified TowSense reference data. These categories explain source labels. Sample figures demonstrate calculations only. Copying a manufacturer figure into a form does not make it independently verified.
Why this matters: Compare actual compatible net fitted weights; material alone does not establish a saving. An accessory subtotal cannot prove balanced axle loading.
| Item | Est. Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium bull bar (lightweight) | Est. Weight45 kg | PositionFront |
| Aluminium side steps | Est. Weight12 kg | PositionSide |
| Removable cargo storage (net added mass) | Est. Weight65 kg | PositionRear cargo area |
| Portable fridge (not mounted) | Est. Weight18 kg | PositionRear cargo area |
| Dual battery system (80Ah) | Est. Weight28 kg | PositionUnder-bonnet |
| Recovery gear & tools | Est. Weight15 kg | PositionRear cargo area |
| Total Accessory Weight | 183 kg |
What this demonstrates: The list totals 183kg and leaves 517kg accessory-only margin, or 337kg after ball load before other additions. Verify actual fitted weights and complete coupled measurements.
Verify the complete loaded setup
Accessories total 183kg, leaving 517kg before coupling and other loads. The 180kg ball leaves 337kg before people, luggage and additional fuel. Axle distribution and complete suitability remain unverified.
Obtain baseline weighbridge certificate
Even with good margins, obtain a weighbridge certificate with full fuel, water, passengers and pre-towing setup. This provides baseline data for future modifications.
Review water carriage strategy
Set water carriage for the journey, occupants and reliable resupply. Account for mass and tank position; no fixed volume suits every journey. Remeasure after changes.
This report is based on a demonstration setup.
Your TowSense Report Is Generated Using:
The analysis above is based on a representative Toyota Prado VX setup with lightweight aluminium accessories. This is an example only. Your TowSense report is generated from your specific setup.