GVWR versus GAWR
I have a Grand Design fifth wheel. Getting ready to replace tires. While looking at ratings, I noticed I have a GVWR of 13,995#. My GAWR shows to be 6,000# each. The UVW shows t be 10,828# - not r...
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Part of the GVWR number of 13,995# is carried by the pin, so the axles do not see the pin weight. The loaded trailer will have approximately 20% of the GVWR on the pin or 2799#. This leaves 11,196 for the axles which is under the 12,000# for the two axles. The manufactures like to go cheap and give you the monimum.
Ken
Ken
