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Old 03-14-2004, 08:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have been trying to understand the different weights (GVW, GAW, GCW) that are listed with my truck. I have a 1999 2500 diesel 4X4 with a 5 speed. The truck is a Quad Cab with a long bed. I am currently towing a Forest River Sierra 5th wheel 27RLSS which is a mid height trailer with a single slide out. It is about 31 feet long. When I bought it I weighed at the truck scales and the gross weight is 16,180 lbs. The GCWR for my truck is 20,000 lbs so I am OK for maximum weight. I have been since reading all of the threads on towing weight and have become very confused. I know from the scale reading that I am at 9300 lbs on my truck. This puts me about 500 lbs over the GVWR for my truck which is 8800 lbs. What I do not understand is the GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is 4850 lbs for the front axle and 6084 lbs for the rear axle. So by those readings I am within weight because the front axle scaled at 4420 lbs and the rear scaled at 4880 lbs. To add more confusion the tires on my truck are rated at 3240 lbs each which is different from all of the other weights. Can anyone give me some in-site as to whether I am in trouble, will damage the truck or just ignore and keep on pulling.



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