Dodge 2007 Magnum SRT8 User Manual download pdf (Page 263)

NOTE:

Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” at-

tached to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s

GVWR and GAWRs. This table is only an example.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section, you will find safety tips and information

on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do

with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully

review this information to tow your load as efficiently

and safely as possible.

To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements

and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-

hicles used for trailer towing.

Common Towing Definitions

The followingtrailer towing related definitions will assist

you in understanding the following information:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.

This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue

weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not

exceed the GVWR.

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer

plus the weightof all cargo,consumables, and equipment

(permanent or temporary)loaded inor onthe trailerin its

9loaded and ready for operation9 condition. The recom-

mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded

trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer

must be supported by the scale.

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total

permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when

weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in-

clude a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the presence of a

driver).

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR isthe maximum capacity ofthe frontand rear

axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles

evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or

rear GAWR.

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