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GrossTrailerWeight(GTW)
WARNING!
TheGTWistheweightofthetrailerplustheweightofall
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and
readyforoperationЉcondition.Therecommendedwayto
measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a
vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be
supportedbythescale.
Itisimportantthatyoudonotexceedthemaximum
frontorrearGAWR.Adangerousdrivingcondition
canresultifeitherratingisexceeded.Youcouldlose
controlofthevehicleandhaveanaccident.
TrailerTongueWeight(TW)
TheTWisthedownwardforceexertedonthehitchball
bythetrailer.Inmostcasesitshouldnotbelessthan10%
ormorethan15%ofthetrailerload.Youmustconsider
thisaspartoftheloadonyourvehicle.
GrossCombinationWeightRating(GCWR)
TheGCWRisthetotalpermissibleweightofyourvehicle
andtrailerwhenweighedincombination.
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NOTE:
The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg)
FrontalArea
The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum
widthofthefrontofatrailer.
allowanceforthepresenceofadriver.
GrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR)
TheGAWRisthemaximumcapacityofthefrontandrear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly.Makesurethatyoudonotexceedeitherfrontor
rearGAWR.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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