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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only the mfg knows.
They could be setting the GVWR on
1) a number that is set for "1/2" ton towable
2) a large safety margin knowing people may overload
3) a limit set by the trailer frame
4) a limit set by the axles
5) a limit set by the tires
6) a limit set by the springs
7) a limit set by what the tongue is capable of carrying
8) all of the above or many other limits
One can guess all they want, but only the mfg knows, and more than likely they are not going to tell you what set the limit, just that the GVWR limit is XXXX lbs. Nor are they likely to tell you what to do to raise the limit.
They could be setting the GVWR on
1) a number that is set for "1/2" ton towable
2) a large safety margin knowing people may overload
3) a limit set by the trailer frame
4) a limit set by the axles
5) a limit set by the tires
6) a limit set by the springs
7) a limit set by what the tongue is capable of carrying
8) all of the above or many other limits
One can guess all they want, but only the mfg knows, and more than likely they are not going to tell you what set the limit, just that the GVWR limit is XXXX lbs. Nor are they likely to tell you what to do to raise the limit.
