GCVWR?
I'm curious about the GCVWR. Is this a figure posted on the vehicle somewhere, or is this a number found elsewhere. Is there a way of calculating this number with all the numbers found on the vehicl...
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I really appreciate all the help here!! This is the info I was wondering about! I did pretty well in putting this rig together back in 2000 when towing was just a shining light in the distance. One thing I didn't understand was the ratio for the axle. I was wondering if my GCVWR was 15,000 or could go to 18,000.
I have the E-350 - 6.8L V-10 (excellent engine) with 3.73 limited slip axle. I have a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. My front GAWR = 5600; rear GAWR 6100. My Tires are LT275/65R20E.
My Trailer is between 7000-7500 depending what I put in it (many weights from CAT scale), but has a GVWR of 10,000lbs.
On my first trips I was just under 15,000 lbs, and later trips I added more weight a was a bit around 15,500 lbs. My axle ratings never got close (except for the heaviest being about 600lbs away from rear weight rating w/o WDH).
Thanks for the help, I'm starting to get a handle on the weights and how to read the weights at the CAT scale!!
I have the E-350 - 6.8L V-10 (excellent engine) with 3.73 limited slip axle. I have a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. My front GAWR = 5600; rear GAWR 6100. My Tires are LT275/65R20E.
My Trailer is between 7000-7500 depending what I put in it (many weights from CAT scale), but has a GVWR of 10,000lbs.
On my first trips I was just under 15,000 lbs, and later trips I added more weight a was a bit around 15,500 lbs. My axle ratings never got close (except for the heaviest being about 600lbs away from rear weight rating w/o WDH).
Thanks for the help, I'm starting to get a handle on the weights and how to read the weights at the CAT scale!!
