Welcome to the forum!
Re:
gvrw
, GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating3900lbs front axle
front GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating3900lbs rear axle
rear GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating6700lbs total
assume this is your GVWR and says a half ton
There are several more acronyms
GCWR, Gross Combined Weight Rating (everything, including the trailer)
MTWR, Max Tow Weight Rating of the trailer, but note that it is based
on a 'curb' TV, or the stripper model
There will be many differing opinions and advice. The only one responsible
for the setup is the driver. Us advisors have no skin in the game, nor
responsibility for what you do
Yes, if your GAWR is 3,900 lbs, then your truck axle is rated to carry
3,900 lbs, and the whole TV is rated for 6,700 lbs
This is how the whole ratings system works visually
BenK wrote:
Welcome to the forum !
First decide if you believe in the OEM ratings or not
If not, then do whatever and note that you have taken the liability
and the OEM's are off the hook
If yes, then read up and this quote/diagram should help you 'see' the
whole picture of the ratings system(s). Really easy and simple math
once you understand both how the system works and some of the terms
which are to be followed or are meaningless
Then figure out which advisor believes in the ratings or not to base
your decision using their advice
BenK wrote:
howmuchcanitow howmuchshoulditow
That your wheels won't instantly fall off if over loaded...just sooner
and that your PERFORMANCE will be reduced
Above quote from this thread: Trailer Weight Calculations & Load Estimator Utility...five pages of discussion
The OEMs use 'stripper' models (curb or dry) to derive the ratings
The only way to know for sure where you are in reference to those
ratings is to actually go out and weigh the whole setup axle by axle
So many folks have a hard time understanding and/or accepting that
the OEMs do this and in reality the OEMs have no choice because of
the buyers who only look at the brochure numbers/ratings. To decide
their purchase based on the 'King of the Hill' comparison numbers
No one knows you and how you pack. From nothing to taking the kitchen
sink plus the dog... :B
So you can do the simple math using the GVWR's (the rated maximum of
both the TV and the trailer). Some will argue never will reach GVWR
to some who will advise it's okay to exceed because they designed in
'safety factor'....which is true...but how much and will you reach that?
Good luck!
Above quote from this thread:
Lots to Learn
