What makes up a GVWR rating?
I am wondering what it is in the design of a trailer's frame and suspension or otherwise that gives it a particular GVWR rating. Is it the axles primarily? We have a trailer with a GVWR of 6800 lb...
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I just found this BC Government info. dated 2003:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/references_publications/pdf/MV3231(082003)GVWR.pdf
It says that any vehicle manufactured after Jan. 1, 2001 that has a GVWR of 5,500 kg or less cannot exceed the GVWR. If stopped by an officer of the law, you can get a ticket or a "Notice and Order" to bring your vehicle into compliance.
I also has a good explanation of determining your actual payload capacity. Interestingly, it also says "you can have a B.C. certified engineer assess each component and assign the vehicle a GVWR"
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/references_publications/pdf/MV3231(082003)GVWR.pdf
It says that any vehicle manufactured after Jan. 1, 2001 that has a GVWR of 5,500 kg or less cannot exceed the GVWR. If stopped by an officer of the law, you can get a ticket or a "Notice and Order" to bring your vehicle into compliance.
I also has a good explanation of determining your actual payload capacity. Interestingly, it also says "you can have a B.C. certified engineer assess each component and assign the vehicle a GVWR"
