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Common Towing Definitions
GrossCombinationWeightRating(GCWR)
The following trailer towing-related definitions will as-
sistyouinunderstandingthefollowinginformation:
TheGCWRisthetotalpermissibleweightofyourvehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that
GCWRratingsincludea150lbs(68kg)allowanceforthe
presenceofadriver).
GrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)
TheGVWRisthetotalallowableweightofyourvehicle.
Thisincludesdriver,passengers,cargoandtrailertongue
weight.Thetotalloadmustbelimitedsothatyoudonot
exceedtheGVWR.
GrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR)
TheGAWRisthemaximumcapacityofthefrontandrear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly.Makesurethatyoudonotexceedeitherfrontor 5
rearGAWR.
GrossTrailerWeight(GTW)
TheGTWistheweightofthetrailerplustheweightofall
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and
readyforoperationЉcondition.Therecommendedwayto
measure GTW is to put your fully-loaded trailer on a
vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be
supportedbythescale.
WARNING!
Itisimportantthatyoudonotexceedthemaximum
frontorrearGAWR.Adangerousdrivingcondition
canresultifeitherratingisexceeded.Youcouldlose
controlofthevehicleandhaveanaccident.
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