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WEIGHT SECTION
WEIGHT TERM GLOSSARY
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
is the maximum allowable weight of the trailer when fully loaded including all
personal possession, propane gas, water, and the actual trailer.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW):
is the weight of the trailer
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC):
Is equal to the GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh water weight
including the water heater capacity, and full propane.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
Is the maximum weight carrying capacity of a single axle as measured at the tire–
ground interface.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW):
Is the weight of the coach with all items and supplies that are loaded into the vehicle at any
given time.
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR):
The maximum allowable combined weight of the tow vehicle and trailer. This
rating is established by the tow vehicle manufacturer.
PROCEDURES FOR WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER
Locate a scale large enough to weigh the combined length of your
trailer and tow vehicle. These types of scales are
generally available at truck stops and travel centers.
HITCH WEIGHT
Drive the loaded trailer onto scales making certain the trailer hitch (or tongue) will be the only contact point with scales after
unhooking from tow vehicle. Unhook and drive the tow vehicle off the scales. Level the trailer and record weight.
AXLE WEIGHT
Hook up the tow vehicle again and drive forward on the scales until only the trailer axles are on the scale (with hitch past the
scale). Level trailer and record axle weight with tow vehicle attached.
TOTAL WEIGHT OF TRAILER
Place both trailer axles and trailer hitch (or tongue) on the scale, with tow vehicle unhooked, and record the weight.
TOTAL WEIGHT OF TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE
Place both trailer and tow vehicle on the scale without unhooking. Record weight and verify weight is within specifications
of tow vehicle.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND LOADING
Proper weight and load distribution is critical to safe towing. It is necessary to maintain a certain percentage of the trailer’s
weight on the tow vehicle. Typically 10% - 14 % of the trailers weight
is recommended to be placed on the tow vehicle.
Too little or too much weight on the hitch can create extremely dangerous driving conditions and
loss of control resulting in serious injury or death.
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