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Driving and Operating

To check that the weight of the
vehicle and trailer are within the
GCWR for the vehicle, follow these
steps:

1. Start with the "curb weight"

from the Trailering Information
label.

2. Add the weight of the trailer

loaded with cargo and ready
for the trip.

3. Add the weight of all

passengers.

4. Add the weight of all cargo in

the vehicle.

5. Add the weight of hitch

hardware such as a draw bar,
ball, load equalizer bars,
or sway bars.

6. Add the weight of any

accessories or aftermarket
equipment added to the
vehicle.

The resulting weight cannot exceed
the GCWR value on the Trailering
Information label.

The gross combined weight can
also be confirmed by weighing the
truck and trailer on a public scale.
The truck and trailer should be
loaded for the trip with passengers
and cargo.

Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)

For information about the vehicle's
maximum load capacity, see

Vehicle

Load Limits

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. When calculating

the GVWR with a trailer attached,
the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the weight the
vehicle is carrying.

Maximum Trailer Weight
Rating

The maximum trailer weight rating is
calculated assuming the tow vehicle
has a driver, a front seat passenger,
and all required trailering
equipment. Weight of additional
optional equipment, passengers,
and cargo in the tow vehicle must
be subtracted from the trailer weight
rating.

Use the tow rating chart to
determine how much the trailer can
weigh, based on the vehicle model,
powertrain and trailering options.