GCWR will not be found on the door post tag. It is usually found in the Owners Manual under "Towing".
Towing capacity is the GCWR minus the actual weight of the vehicle minus any other load on the vehicle.
Yes, you must get the vehicle weighed before you can even begin to figure this out!
So: Let's say the GCWR of your vehicle is 20,000 pounds. The vehicle weighs 8000 lbs. with full fuel and the driver. that leaves you 12,000 lbs for a trailer. But wait, you have to add the weight of your spouse, 2 or 3 kids, firewood, dog(s), etc. to the weight of the truck. That leaves you with 11,200 pounds for the trailer. Now you need to weigh the trailer, as loaded for travel. That is; full water, full propane, tools, groceries, clothes, fishing equipment, guns, ammunition, pots, pans, dishes, tableware, other kitchen utensils, etc.
Remember, if you are going to be on the road for more than a weekend, leave room in your weight calculations for souvenirs that may be added. Seashells, pretty rocks, interestingly shaped rocks, carvings, teapots, etc. They all add weight. Individually, not much, but collectively they can get real heavy!
Be careful, it is quite easy to get totally OCD about weight!