TowSense — Australian Towing & Vehicle Advice

TowSense provides independent Australian decision support for vehicle selection, payload, GVM, GCM, axle loads, towball mass, modifications and caravan tow-matching.

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Compare a tow vehicle and caravan across towing capacity, payload, GCM, towball download and axle limits. TowSense provides indicative Australian guidance.

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Four WD Build Planning — Four WD Build Planning on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Work Vehicle Payload — Work Vehicle Payload on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Horse Float Towing — Horse Float Towing on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Boat Trailer Towing — Boat Trailer Towing on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Trailer Towing — Trailer Towing on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Caravan Towing Planning — Caravan Towing Planning on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
For Accessory Fitters — For Accessory Fitters on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
For Accessory Manufacturers — For Accessory Manufacturers on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Modification Navigator — Modification Navigator on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Vehicle Weight Calculator — Check vehicle payload, GVM, GCM, axle loads and towball weight with TowSense’s Australian calculator. Verify your inputs against official specifications.
Knowledge — Free knowledge articles on Australian towing weights, payload, GVM, GCM, axle loads, caravan setup and modification risks.
Australian Caravan Towing Regulations — Compare caravan towing rules across every Australian state and territory, including mass, speed and licence differences with official sources.
Caravan Finder By Vehicle — Caravan Finder By Vehicle on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Suspension Upgrade Guide — Understand towing suspension upgrades, GVM upgrade pathways, axle loads and engineering checks. Learn which legal ratings do not automatically change.
Services — Compare TowSense online advisory services for vehicle payload, GVM, axle loads, caravan tow matching and modification planning across Australia.
Contact — Contact TowSense about Australian vehicle setup, towing, modifications and online advisory reports. Ask a question about the assessment you need.
Weight Check — Enter GVM, GCM, payload and towing limits for an indicative vehicle and caravan weight check. Verify against official documents.
How It Works — See how TowSense turns your vehicle and towing details into an independent advisory covering payload, axle loads and towball weight.
Legacy Ai Risk Scan Return — Legacy Ai Risk Scan Return on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Weight Distribution Calculator — Model front and rear axle loads, towball leverage, GVM and GCM with the Australian weight distribution calculator and report. One-off A$29.
Towball Leverage Calculator — See how towball weight can transfer load away from the front axle and add load to the rear axle using a transparent static-leverage estimate.
Guide Article — Guide Article on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Membership — Compare TowSense Personal, Business and Business Plus towing subscriptions with monthly or annual billing, saved setups, calculators and report benefits.
About — Learn who publishes TowSense, how its towing calculations and sources are reviewed, and the limits of its Australian advisory information.
Editorial Policy — How TowSense researches, reviews and corrects Australian towing, payload and vehicle-modification content, including expertise and source standards.
Case Studies — Explore illustrative Australian towing scenarios covering GVM, towball weight, axle loads and caravan weight-distribution risks.
Case Study Dual Cab — Illustrative dual-cab scenario showing how accessory placement can affect front axle load distribution and payload capacity.
Risk Scan — Risk Scan Offer on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Service Select — Service Select on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Report Download — Report Download on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Sample Report — Preview TowSense Australian towing assessments covering payload, GVM, GCM, axle loads, towball weight and practical next steps.
Sample Report Accessory Heavy — See how bull bar, winch, canopy, drawers and caravan towball load affect vehicle payload and towing margins in this sample assessment.
Sample Report Well Balanced — Review a representative TowSense report for a well-balanced Australian vehicle and caravan towing combination.
Sample Report High Risk — See how TowSense identifies payload, GVM, GCM, axle and towball pressure points in a high-risk towing combination.
Terms — Read the terms and conditions governing TowSense online towing and vehicle-modification advisory services in Australia.
Privacy — Read how TowSense collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when providing its online advisory services.
Refund Policy — Refund policy for TowSense advisory services. TowSense is a trading name of Clearpath Modifications Advisory, ABN 52 745 979 937.
Subscription Terms — Terms for TowSense Personal, Business and Business Plus subscriptions, including renewal, cancellation, billing, plan limits and refunds.
Service Delivery Policy — Service Delivery Policy on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Disclaimer — Disclaimer on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Compare Vehicles — Compare Australian tow vehicles side by side for payload, GVM, GCM, towing capacity and axle ratings before choosing your vehicle.
Comparison Calculators — Comparison Calculators on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Buying Advice — Choosing a tow vehicle or caravan? Start with a free preparation worksheet, then compare A$99 combination and A$149 complete-build automated assessments.
Caravan Weight Calculator — Compare caravan payload, ATM, GTM and towball figures. Use Australian worked examples, weighing guidance and connected vehicle checks to plan your next step.
Caravan Lookup — Find sourced Australian caravan specifications including tare, ATM, GTM and towball weight. Verify figures against the individual caravan compliance plate.
Caravan Manufacturers — Caravan Manufacturers on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Tow Match — Compare a tow vehicle and caravan across towing capacity, payload, GCM, towball download and axle limits. TowSense provides indicative Australian guidance.
Vehicle Coverage — Vehicle Coverage on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Australian Tow Vehicle Database — Seo / Australian Tow Vehicle Database on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Best Tow Vehicles — Compare Australian tow vehicles by braked towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload and towball limits using sourced specifications.
Tow Vehicles3500kg — Seo / Tow Vehicles3500kg on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Payload Towing Checker — Seo / Payload Towing Checker on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Ford Ranger Towing — Compare Australian Ford Ranger towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload and towball limits by year and variant using sourced specifications.
Toyota Land Cruiser Towing — Toyota LandCruiser towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload and towball limits for Australian-market variants. Search verified specifications by year and grade.
Isuzu D Max Towing — Isuzu D-Max towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload and towball limits for Australian-market variants. Search verified specifications by year and grade.
Mazda BTP50 Towing — Mazda BT-50 towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload and towball limits for Australian-market variants. Search verified specifications by year and grade.
Mitsubishi Triton Towing — Mitsubishi Triton towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload and towball limits for Australian-market variants. Search verified specifications by year and grade.
Ford Everest Towing — Ford Everest towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload, towball download and axle ratings. Check Australian model coverage and the evidence needed for your exact variant.
Isuzu MUX Towing — Isuzu MU-X towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload, towball download and axle ratings. Compare sourced Australian specifications by year and variant.
Nissan Patrol Towing — Nissan Patrol towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload, towball download and axle ratings. Compare sourced Australian specifications by year and variant.
Toyota Prado Towing — Toyota Prado towing capacity, GVM, GCM, payload, towball download and axle ratings. Compare sourced Australian specifications by year and variant.
Four WD Weight Payload Calculator — Plan your 4WD build before you buy accessories. Calculate how bullbars, canopies, drawer systems, long-range tanks and cargo affect payload, GVM and axle loads.
GVM Upgrade Advice Australia — Landing / GVM Upgrade Advice Australia on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
GVMGCM Axle Load Calculator — Compare GVM, payload and GCM in Australia. Learn why axle checks need measured baseline weights, wheelbase and actual accessory or coupling positions.
Vehicle Caravan Tow Match — Landing / Vehicle Caravan Tow Match on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Can My Vehicle Tow This Caravan — Landing / Can My Vehicle Tow This Caravan on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Gooseneck Towing Capacity Australia — Check vehicle, trailer, coupling, axle, GVM and GCM ratings for gooseneck towing in Australia. There is no single universal towing capacity.
Pre Registration GVM Planning — Plan a 4WD build and potential GVM upgrade before first registration. Understand payload, axle, GCM and certification considerations for Australian vehicles.
Post Registration GVM Upgrades — Understand post-registration GVM upgrades in Western Australia and nationwide, including approval, inspection, axle, GCM, insurance and documentation checks.
Grey Nomad Caravan Weight Checklist — Landing / Grey Nomad Caravan Weight Checklist on TowSense. Know before you buy, modify or tow.
Caravan Dealer Tow Vehicle Check — Help customers choose the right tow vehicle. Check tow rating, towball download, GCM and payload before the sale — not after a roadside incident.
Four WD Accessory Weight Planner — Plan your accessory build before you buy. See how bullbars, canopies, drawer systems, long-range tanks, roof racks and fridges add up on payload and axles.
Accessories Guide — Understand towbars, brake controllers, suspension, tyres, towing mirrors and recovery equipment before fitting accessories to your 4WD.
Manual Specifications — Can't find your vehicle, caravan or trailer in our database? Enter your manufacturer or compliance plate figures manually and we'll review them for you.