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Trailer towing, Common towing definitions, Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

Page 385: Gross trailer weight (gtw), Gross combination weight rating (gcwr)

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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.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements

and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-

hicles used for trailer towing.
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.

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