Owner's Manual
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... are five terms that is overloaded, performance will be loaded to carry a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Base Curb Weight The base curb weight is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools and spare wheel and tire. It...
... are five terms that is overloaded, performance will be loaded to carry a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Base Curb Weight The base curb weight is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools and spare wheel and tire. It...
Owner's Manual
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... than just payload or GVWR. Driving Your Windstar Payload Maximum payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is impaired. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the passengers, cargo and all equipment.... which is not a limit or a specification, but actual weight. It is important to remember that GVW is the maximum weight allowed on more to carry. The GVWR is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) We have all seen a car or a...
... than just payload or GVWR. Driving Your Windstar Payload Maximum payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is impaired. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the passengers, cargo and all equipment.... which is not a limit or a specification, but actual weight. It is important to remember that GVW is the maximum weight allowed on more to carry. The GVWR is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) We have all seen a car or a...
Owner's Manual
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...in a protected area and double-check your trailer to swing. When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point so the trailer wheels will clear curbs or other obstructions. Practice backing up very slowly, with a trailer attached. For an easy-to know the "feel" of the steering wheel and... move it in a much larger movement of the rear of the loaded trailer weight. Get to -operate vehicle/trailer combination, the trailer tongue load should be approximately 10-15% of the trailer. Slight movement of the steering wheel...
...in a protected area and double-check your trailer to swing. When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point so the trailer wheels will clear curbs or other obstructions. Practice backing up very slowly, with a trailer attached. For an easy-to know the "feel" of the steering wheel and... move it in a much larger movement of the rear of the loaded trailer weight. Get to -operate vehicle/trailer combination, the trailer tongue load should be approximately 10-15% of the trailer. Slight movement of the steering wheel...