axle rating vs GVWR
The specs for a 2019 Lance 1575 says that the axle (single) is rated for 2530 pounds, The GVWR for the trailer says 3700 pounds. If I understand correctly you should not exceed the axle rating. What a...
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ktmrfs wrote:valhalla360 wrote:ktmrfs wrote:
carefull, it may have a 3500lb axle but still could have a lower axle weight rating driven by the tire capacity. Rating will be the lower of either the axle or tire capacity.
Doubt it as that would be a lawsuit waiting to happen.
not as long as trailer sticker shows the correct allowed weight. If the axle is 3500lbs rating and the tires are 2800lbs and the sticker says 2800 it's legit and correct.
Look at most trucks and it's often the case that the rear axle rating is higher than the tire rating and the sticker allowed weight is lower than the axle is capable of.
If the sticker shows 2800lb as the GVWR....it's not the same as the OP's which shows 3700lb GVWR.
