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Weight Terms
The following are definitions of terms used
when weighing. It is important each weight
term is understood.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR): GVWR means maximum
permissible weight of the recreational
vehicle. GVWR is equal to or greater
than the sum of UVW plus CCC.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW):
UVW means weight of the recreational
vehicle as built at factory with full
propane tank(s). UVW does not include
cargo, fresh water, or dealer installed
accessories.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
GAWR means load-carrying capacity
specified by manufacturer of a single
axle system as measured at tire ground
interfaces.
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): CCC
is equal to GVWR minus UVW.
Curb Weight: Total weight of the
tow vehicle including accessories,
oil, coolant and a full tank of fuel.
Occupants and cargo are not included
in curb weight.
Gross Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR): Maximum allowable
combined weight of the tow vehicle
and any towed load(s) as specified by
the tow vehicle manufacturer. GCWR
is vehicle curb weight including cargo
and passengers and weight of any
towed load(s).
Weight Limits
Numerous Federal, State
and local governments
mandate weight limits.
Understanding the
terminology and performing
proper weighing procedures
will help eliminate confusion.
It is important to weigh the
recreational vehicle and tow
vehicle in a loaded, ready to
travel condition to ensure the Cargo Carrying
Capacity, GAWR, GVWR, GCWR are not
exceeded.
The GVWR is the maximum total weight
for which the tow vehicle is rated including
occupants, fluids and cargo. The GAWR is the
maximum weight for which a single axle is
rated. The GCWR is the combined total of the
GVWR and any towed load. The tires, wheels,
chassis frame and/or drive train component(s)
may limit the GVWR, GAWR or GCWR or
any combination thereof.
Every recreational vehicle, even of the same
make and model, will vary in actual loaded
axle weight due to different options, floor
plans, occupants and cargo.
While each wheel position should be
weighed to determine no wheel position
is overloaded, the equalizer pivot on the
recreational vehicle axles allows a small
amount of weight transfer to occur between the
axles on a given side. It is still possible to be
within the GVWR yet overloaded on one side.
For this reason it is necessary to weigh each
side of the recreational vehicle to determine
the actual gross vehicle weight in a loaded,
ready to travel condition and how that weight
is distributed between the curbside and
roadside. If weight differential is excessive, it
can induce or exacerbate sway.
There are two important factors to consider
when loading the recreational vehicle;
total weight and balance. When loading
for travel, place heavy objects as low as
possible, preferably on the floor or below
in storage compartments. Load weight
must be distributed as evenly as possible.
Instructions and diagrams to properly weigh
the recreational vehicle and tow vehicle
are presented on the following pages. The
heaviest side of the recreational vehicle will
determine the tire inflation pressure for all
tires on the recreational vehicle. Refer to the
tire manufacturer’s load inflation table to
determine the correct cold inflation pressure.
CAUTION:
State and Local authorities may
impose weight restrictions to surface
streets, bridges and parkways. These
reductions can include maximum
single axle weights or an overall
maximum weight limitation based on
the number of axles per vehicle.
Sign image from the Manual of Traffic Signs <http://www.trafficsign.us/>
This sign image copyright Richard C. Moeur. All rights reserved.
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