2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 401

STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Common Towing Definitions A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that The following trailer towing-related definitions will asneither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been sist you in understanding the following information: exceeded. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) NOTE: Refer to the "Vehicle Certification Label" at- The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. tached to the rear of the driver's door for your vehicle's This includes driver, passengers, cargo/luggage and GVWR and GAWR's. This table is only an example. trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and LOADING TABLE - EXAMPLE ONLY Front Axle Rear Axle TOTAL 2,500 lbs 2,450 lbs (1 134 kg) (1 111 kg) GAWR 2,544 lbs 2,544 lbs (1 154 kg) (1 154 kg) review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. 5