Driving tips
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)
This is the maximum allowable a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can 1. Use the appropriate maximum
Maximum Trailer Weight
This is the highest possible weight of
Calculating the load your vehicle
can tow
weight of the vehicle and the loaded tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
trailer - including all cargo and pas- mandatory options, no cargo, and a
sengers - that the vehicle can handle driver. The weight of other optional
without risking damage. (Important : equipment, passengers and cargo in
The towing vehicle's braking system your vehicle will reduce the maxi-
is rated for operation at GVWR, not mum trailer weight your vehicle can
GCWR. Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of
towed vehicles and for trailers weigh-
ing an 750kg (1,653 lbs).) The GCW
must never exceed the GCWR.
GCWR chart (in the Weight of the
Trailer section in this chapter) for
your type of drive system and
transmission.
2.
3.
Weigh your vehicle.
Subtract the weight of your vehicle
from the maximum GCWR in the
chart. This is the maximum trailer
weight your vehicle can tow. It
must be below the maximum trail-
er weight shown in the chart. Note
that the maximum trailer weight
your vehicle can tow depends on
the total weight of any cargo, pas-
sengers and available equipment
in the vehicle.
tow.
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