Owner's Manual

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Load Calculation — (Trailers)
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The trailer towing table shows the maximum allowable trailer
weight and maximum GCWR for vehicles with and without the
trailer towing package.
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For a particular vehicle, the allowable trailer weight may be
lower depending upon the vehicle’s actual gross vehicle weight.
(GVW is the weight of the vehicle including passengers,
equipment, cargo.)
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You must determine the appropriate trailer weight for your
vehicle at its particular GVW while adhering to GVWR, GAWR,
GCWR and maximum trailer weight ratings.
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■ Fill the fuel tank.
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■ Load the vehicle as it would be loaded when towing a
trailer (including cargo, trailer hitch, etc.).
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■ Weigh the vehicle to determine its GVW. Do not exceed
GVWR and GAWR.
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■ Obtain the appropriate GCWR from the trailer towing table.
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■ Subtract the loaded vehicle weight (GVW) from the GCWR.
This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can pull
given its particular GVW.
File:11vxdrn.ex
Update:Tue Jun 4 11:42:50 1996