Limiting factor on GVWR for trailer
This isn't exactly a towing question but not sure there was a more appropriate forum? We noticed our trailer has axle ratings of 3000# each, so 6000# total. And the tires are rated for 1610# each, ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Because Jayco rates GVWR by the sum of UVW plus CCC
UVW...4,005
CCC...1,495
GVWR..5,500
Then I'm asking where the CCC comes from. Why not 1995? The axles and tires can take it. Because we all know that the trailer that shows up at your door isn't 4005#, so you're CCC isn't going to be 1495#. Why not give more if the components can take it. Something must be limiting it. Frame? Suspension? I don't know enough which is most important in determining CCC.
