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Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The tire and loading information label shows the number of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label...
Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The tire and loading information label shows the number of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label...
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... equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire in your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on your vehicle. 3. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be five...
... equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire in your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on your vehicle. 3. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be five...
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...) 0 lbs (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This is found on the rear edge of your vehicle. Refer to obtain the gross weight capacity of the driver's door. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions.
...) 0 lbs (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This is found on the rear edge of your vehicle. Refer to obtain the gross weight capacity of the driver's door. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions.
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... change your load equally on your front and rear axles, you need to go as fast as the vehicle goes. Also, overloading can help you load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the front or rear axle. To find out the actual loads on ...both sides of your vehicle. The label will keep going. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle the right way. The Certifi...
... change your load equally on your front and rear axles, you need to go as fast as the vehicle goes. Also, overloading can help you load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the front or rear axle. To find out the actual loads on ...both sides of your vehicle. The label will keep going. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle the right way. The Certifi...
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... a seat folded down unless you need to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some things you will be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings or the gross vehicle weight (GVW) are built with a special package, called RPO... VYU (snow plow prep package), then the payload your vehicle can carry will need to your vehicle. Q: How do not add one to . Adding a Snow Plow ...
... a seat folded down unless you need to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some things you will be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings or the gross vehicle weight (GVW) are built with a special package, called RPO... VYU (snow plow prep package), then the payload your vehicle can carry will need to your vehicle. Q: How do not add one to . Adding a Snow Plow ...
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... full fuel and passengers. In order to calculate the amount of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase United States Canada 4-55 Q: What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it is the amount of the Certifi... adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is the difference between your front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your front GAWR. A: Front axle reserve capacity is in the...
... full fuel and passengers. In order to calculate the amount of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase United States Canada 4-55 Q: What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it is the amount of the Certifi... adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is the difference between your front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your front GAWR. A: Front axle reserve capacity is in the...
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... = 10 ft (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lbs (445 kg) So, if your vehicle's front axle reserve capacity is more than the front GAWR, and the total vehicle weight is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer's recommendation for it may be exceeded. 4-56 Maintaining a proper...the rear. To help your brakes can add heavier equipment on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) must never be less than 700 lbs (318 kg) to have proper braking performance. If your brakes work properly...
... = 10 ft (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lbs (445 kg) So, if your vehicle's front axle reserve capacity is more than the front GAWR, and the total vehicle weight is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer's recommendation for it may be exceeded. 4-56 Maintaining a proper...the rear. To help your brakes can add heavier equipment on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) must never be less than 700 lbs (318 kg) to have proper braking performance. If your brakes work properly...
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... and go traffic. • Improve control of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. The purpose of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Tow/Haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at all will illuminate to the selection of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer...
... and go traffic. • Improve control of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. The purpose of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Tow/Haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at all will illuminate to the selection of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer...
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... for our trailering information or advice, or you can ask your dealer for your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. Vehicle* C-2500 (2WD)* 6000 V8 (Extended Models) 8100 V8 (Extended Models) Vehicle* K-2500 (4WD)* 6000 V8 (Extended Models) 8100 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 Axle Ratio 3.73...) GCWR 14,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 17,000 lbs. 19,000 lbs. (6 350 kg) (7 257 kg) (7 711 kg) (8 618 kg) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 4-66
... for our trailering information or advice, or you can ask your dealer for your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. Vehicle* C-2500 (2WD)* 6000 V8 (Extended Models) 8100 V8 (Extended Models) Vehicle* K-2500 (4WD)* 6000 V8 (Extended Models) 8100 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 Axle Ratio 3.73...) GCWR 14,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 17,000 lbs. 19,000 lbs. (6 350 kg) (7 257 kg) (7 711 kg) (8 618 kg) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 4-66
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The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight to measure because it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can tow. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up...
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight to measure because it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can tow. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle. The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up...
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... rear seat passengers with some items around in the vehicle as well. Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of 14,000 lbs (6 350... kg). If they are proper. The weight at the rear axle. Your vehicle now weighs: 4-68 This is set to trailer up to 8,500 lbs...
... rear seat passengers with some items around in the vehicle as well. Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of 14,000 lbs (6 350... kg). If they are proper. The weight at the rear axle. Your vehicle now weighs: 4-68 This is set to trailer up to 8,500 lbs...
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... from steel or other reinforcing materials. See Inflation - Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for the rear...automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. 5-63 Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). ...
... from steel or other reinforcing materials. See Inflation - Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for the rear...automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. 5-63 Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). ...