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Common towing definitions, Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), Gross trailer weight (gtw) – Dodge 2013 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

Page 384: Gross combination weight rating (gcwr), Gross axle weight rating (gawr)

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Manual Transmission – If Equipped

Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.

Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing related definitions will assist

you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.

This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue

weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not

exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle

Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for

further information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all

cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-

porary) 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

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.
NOTE:

The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg)

allowance for the presence of a driver.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear

axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles

evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or

rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-

tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further

information.

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