GVWR GCWR

littlemo wrote:
GVWR or GCWR Which one of these are the actual weight I can tow behind my motor home? Or is this not anything to do with what I can tow?

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neither. the GVWR is the total amount of weight your MH chassis is designed to safely carry, including itself. The GCWR is the total amount of weight the MH is designed to propel, including itself. in many, but not all cases, the difference between the GCWR and the GVWR is the total amount of weight you can tow. but..the maximum amount of weight you can safely tow will be the lesser of the following:

* the GCWR (gross combination weight rating) of the MH minus the actual weight of the MH as it is loaded for travel (includes fuel, fresh water, food, clothing, people, pets, supplies, eyc)

* the weight rating of your tow bar

* the weight rating of your hitch

this is why it's vital to know what your MH weighs as it is loaded and configure for travel before choosing a toad. Your MH will not collapse if it is overloaded but you will experience handling issues as well as longer braking distances and accelerated wear on suspension, brakes, steering, etc

when you weigh the MH at least get individual axle weights and then compare the actual weights to the GAWR for that axle. the sum of the GAWR should equal the GVWR. it is possible to be underweight on one axle and be overweight on the other. you'll never know that unless you get separate axle weights. I know this from personal experience.

good luck.