What am I missing on GVWR??
I have a Ram 3500 SRW crew cab short box. The door sticker shows GVWR as 10,100lbs. The front axle max weight is 5200, Rear 6200. Truck weight 7300lbs (diesel). I thought the calculation to carry ...
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hedge wrote:
I try to stay out of these posts but since you're also in Alberta and I assume you will likely be traveling to BC then you may want to check out some of their documentation. I read the link below to be that they do go by GVWR but maybe your interpretation is different. I'm sure you've heard the stories as well but I can't really find out if they are fact or fiction.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/traveller-information/seasonal/recreation-trailers
My apologies to the OP.
Didn't notice he has Calgary listed as 'home'
BC DOES use MFGs GVWR and/or GAWR
You will need to keep to the MFGs GVWR of 10,100#
" Motor Vehicle Act Regulations in British Columbia prohibit the operation of vehicles that are unsafe or improperly loaded and exceed either the Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)."
As for those tires
265/70R17E ----- where did you come up with the load rating of 2731#
I have a Dodge RAM 3500 SRW with 265/70R17E and the max load rating is 3195# at 80 psi
RAWR 6200 and rear tires equal 6390# total load capacity
(Max load rating stamped in sidewall of tires)
Different governing laws/regulations UP NORTH
