DW-gray wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
GVWR is usually not as important as axle ratings since many times they equal tire capacity.
Sorry, but I do not agree. If you would take notice, the GVWR will be exceeded before the sum of the GAWRs for normal towing setup. All owner's manuals clearly warn not to exceed the GVWR and GAWRs. Braking capacity is based on the GVWR, not the GAWRs.
Example, my RAM DRW is 14K GVWR. My RAWR is 9,750# my FAWR is 6,000#. If I load my rear axle to it's rating and don't load a single thing on my front axle I will be well over my GVWR. The 14k is to keep the truck in the class 3. If over that the insurance and licensing will be much higher. Another example the F450 is 14K. Rear axle weight will determine what can be safely towed with a 5er on most SRW's.
