2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 401
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for operationЉ condition. 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 To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements supported by the scale. and recommendations in this manual concerning veGross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) hicles used for trailer towing. The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle Common Towing Definitions and trailer when weighed in combination. The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a driver. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles exceed the GVWR. evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR. 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. 5