2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 389

388 STARTING AND OPERATING that you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting and The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles Operating" for further information. evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) rear GAWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle CertificaThe GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all tion Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or teminformation. porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for operationЉ condition. WARNING! The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% allowance for the presence of a driver. or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.