2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 388

STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing-related definitions will asA loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that sist you in understanding the following information: neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeded. The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. NOTE: Refer to the "Vehicle Certification Label" at- This includes driver, passengers, cargo/luggage and tached to the rear of the driver's door for your vehicle's trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so GVWR and GAWR's. This table is only an example. LOADING TABLE - EXAMPLE ONLY Front Axle Rear Axle Empty Weight 2,140 lbs 1,470 lbs (971 kg) (667 kg) Load (Driver, 360 lbs (163 kg) 980 lbs (445 kg) passengers, and cargo/luggage) 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) TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully 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