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EstorilM
Jul 25, 2017Explorer
sch911 wrote:
You need to weigh the tow vehicle and get the actual weight loaded.
GVWR - ACTUAL WEIGHT OF TV (LOADED) = WHAT YOU CAN TOW
This calculation will likely end up being less than the rated tow capacity.
Don't let this happen!
Thanks for the reply - I've already seen / replied to that thread. I don't think GROSS weight was an issue there, it was either loaded improperly or driven by an idiot. Sure you can get away with both of those issues if it was pulled by a bus, but I'm not sure if that's good or bad. :)
In any event, isn't it better to go off GCWR if you have the #, since the MFG is factoring in tow weights?
GVWR is no issue, as I stated the vehicle is empty minus fuel and us/dog - almost 1000lb under vehicle weight limit.
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