Understanding Gross
Vehicle Weight Ratings and terms
Cargo Weight Rating (CWR)
The value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the cargo-carrying capacity
of a vehicle in pounds, exclusive of (minus) the weight of occupants, computed
as 150 pounds times the number of designated seating positions.
Center of gravity (CG)
Point where the mass of a body isconcentrated and if suspended at that point
would balance front and rear.
Curb weight
Weight of a vehicle without driver, passengers or cargo – but including
fuel, coolant and other items of standard equipment.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (CGVWR)
The value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of the vehicle
and loaded trailer.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity
of a single-axle system measured at the tire-ground interfaces.
Payload Rating
The maximum allowable load (including the weight of the driver and all occupants)
that the vehicle can carry based on all factory-installed equipment on the vehicle.
Weight Statement
The posted weight on the rear of a camper is the weight of the model camper with
full water and propane tanks, without options. To find the estimated weight
of the model with options, use the Get A Quote function of this website. |
