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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 . |
1,500 lbs ( 680 kg ) |
When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade |
continuously for over 5 miles ( 8 km ) with an |
750 lbs ( 340 kg ) |
outside temperature of 1048F ( 408C ) or above . |
! Gross Vehicle Weight ( GVW ) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR ) s08al0202
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 .