What is included in Gross Vehicle Weight
Depending on the forum I look at I read all kinds of definitions. Some say it includes 150 lbs driver and 5 gallons of fuel Others 150 lbs for every available seat and a full tank of fuel. And of c...
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Gross Vehicle weight is how much something weighs. This varies based on whot is riding and what they are carrying. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the most the vehicle manufacturer has designed the vehicle to weigh and pass various government specifications for handling and braking. Payload is the difference between those two.
If you are wondering what this sticker weight means:
It is required by the US government to list the as equipped payload (GVWR-GVW) as it left the factory assuming full of all fluids. No driver, no passenger, no dealer accessories, but a full tank of fuel.
If you are wondering what this sticker weight means:
It is required by the US government to list the as equipped payload (GVWR-GVW) as it left the factory assuming full of all fluids. No driver, no passenger, no dealer accessories, but a full tank of fuel.
