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GrossTrailerWeight(GTW)
GrossCombinationWeightRating(GCWR)
TheGTWistheweightofthetrailerplustheweightofall TheGCWRisthetotalpermissibleweightofyourvehicle
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- andtrailerwhenweighedincombination.
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and
NOTE:
allowanceforthepresenceofadriver.
The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg)
readyforoperationЉcondition.
TherecommendedwaytomeasureGTWistoputyour
fullyloadedtraileronavehiclescale.Theentireweight
ofthetrailermustbesupportedbythescale.
GrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR)
TheGAWRisthemaximumcapacityofthefrontandrear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly.Makesurethatyoudonotexceedeitherfrontor
rearGAWR.Referto“VehicleLoading/VehicleCertifica-
tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
WARNING!
If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or
more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing
hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If
youuseastandardweight-carryinghitch,youcould
losecontrolofyourvehicleandcauseanaccident.
Product Specification
Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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Model Year | 2011 |
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