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donfrump
Dec 15, 2015Explorer
as previously posted its simple; GCWR minus the GVWR = max Tow weight allowed by law based on the manufacturer specs. mine is 15000 lbs and its factory equipped with a 15000 lb rated hitch
pretty easy to figure out if the factory chassis spec sheet is still attached
The factory assumes that one does not fudge the GVWR when they set the ratings
So if you were to add more weight to the point the suggested GVWR was violated then yes one would have to deduct that from the combined trailer weight
so GCWR less GVWR is how you calculate the Max tow capability and of course it varys from there if u violate the GVWR (lowers the allowable pulled weight)
pretty easy to figure out if the factory chassis spec sheet is still attached
The factory assumes that one does not fudge the GVWR when they set the ratings
So if you were to add more weight to the point the suggested GVWR was violated then yes one would have to deduct that from the combined trailer weight
so GCWR less GVWR is how you calculate the Max tow capability and of course it varys from there if u violate the GVWR (lowers the allowable pulled weight)
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