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Trailer towing
Conditions |
Maximum total trailer weight |
When towing a trailer without brakes. |
1,000 lbs( 453 kg) |
When towing a trailer with brakes. |
5,000 lbs( 2,268 kg) |
! Gross Vehicle Weight( GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating( GVWR)
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Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight( GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating( GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight( GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.