Towing capability math equation
I know there are a lot of threads on here about will my truck pull and "x" trailer. Simply put, is there a simple calculation you use to figure these things out? Or multiple calculations? Tha...
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It's easy, stay under the maximum ratings of the following, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the tow vehicle (weight of the combined, vehicle actual curb weight and weight on the vehicle including actual tongue weight), The Rear and Front Axle Weight Ratings (RAWR, FAWR) which is the actual weight on the axles with trailer hooked up, Tire ratings as inscribed on the actual tires at maximum PSI (actual weight resting on the tires when hooked up to trailer), The Maximum Tongue Weight (TW) as inscribed on the Tow Vehicles Receiver, the Maximum Trailer Weight for vehicle and receiver sometimes referred to as the Tow Rating and some folks also include the maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) which is the total weight of vehicle and trailer together. Stay under all 8 ratings and you are good to go.
