Revised GVWR after axle upgrade??
We have a 2014 TT that came with two 3,500 lb axles/springs and very little payload capacity. By the scales the axle/springs run at 96% of capacity at trip weight and within the GVWR. The springs w...
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5200 lb axles replacing 3500lb axles is a net gain of 1700 lbs or 3400 lbs gross axle capacity.......if the tires and wheels meets or exceeds the 5200 lb per axle numbers.
A gross axle or a gross vehicle weight is measured at the tire/ground interface.
I've inquired about raising a triaxle 18k flatdeck or equipment trailers GVWR with two different trailer mfg after I had higher rated 7k axles installed.
No go....neither mfg would re-sticker the trailer at a higher 21k GVWR than their original registered GVWR......even though their 21k triaxle trailers had the same frame specs.
I wouldn't worry abut a gvwr number for your trailer for no more xtra weight than your looking to carry.
A gross axle or a gross vehicle weight is measured at the tire/ground interface.
I've inquired about raising a triaxle 18k flatdeck or equipment trailers GVWR with two different trailer mfg after I had higher rated 7k axles installed.
No go....neither mfg would re-sticker the trailer at a higher 21k GVWR than their original registered GVWR......even though their 21k triaxle trailers had the same frame specs.
I wouldn't worry abut a gvwr number for your trailer for no more xtra weight than your looking to carry.
