GVWR, GCWR, & GVW
Every time that I think I have a handle on these, they seem to explode in my mind. I know what each of the letters stand for, Gross Combined Weight Rating,........etc., and I know what they mean. What...
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tinner12002 wrote:wilber1 wrote:
I've never heard the term "towed weight" before but it makes sense that hitch manufacturers would use some combination of towed weight and pin weight in order to rate their hitches.
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The placard on my Draw-Tite 16K slider reads, "Max gross trailer weight 16,000 lbs. Max pin weight 4000 lbs." No mention of towed weight.
That's two different things unless your 16000# RV has a pin weight of 4000# then your maxed out on your hitch ratings even though your RV now may only weigh 12000# at the axles, at least that's the way I understand it. The 4000# is still part of your RV and is loaded on your hitch in a pull mode.
Absolutely, they are two different limits, it doesn't mean I can tow a 20,000 lb fifth wheel. It means I can tow a 16,000 lb fifth wheel as long as my pin weight is 4000 lbs or less.
