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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marquette wrote:This is not coincidence, it is a Federal requirement. The weights are calculated prior to build as labels are typically installed prior to assembly completion.
......Interestingly it sounds like door stickers are individually calculated based on the build sheet of a particular vehicle taking into account all factory installed options. So in theory a vehicle with out a tow package would have more cargo capacity than one with a towing package. The larger battery,radiator, alternator, hitch, etc would increase curb weight and lessen the difference between the Gross weight and Curb weight. .............
Your observations about capacity are absolutely correct, which is why a mechanically identical regular cab/short box/2WD can Tow and Haul more than its Crew Cab/Long box/4WD counterpart.
Typically also known as the 3/4 ton Crew Cab diesel disadvantage.
