What Does GVWR Mean for a Truck

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I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed with Quad Cab. I am looking at a class V hitch. What is the max weight I can pull with my truck? I know the hitch will have a higher towing capacity but what can my truck safely pull? I do not understand the ratings.. GVWR1 8800 lbs Maximum Trailer Weight Rating2 8400 lbs Maximum GCWR3 14000 lbs Can I pull a boat that weighs 8500 lbs and the trailer weighs 2500-3500 lbs. Thanks

asked by: Scott W

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The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.

Maximum trailer weight rating is the heaviest trailer you can tow. So for your truck the heaviest trailer you can tow would be 8,400 lbs regardless of what hitch you use. So you would not be able to tow your trailer that weighs over 8,500 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Because the mounting flange of the Curt #C15511 Class V hitch has 3 tabs on each side, rather than a continuous mounting flange like many other hitches, it'll fit around the rivet shown in your photo. However, be aware that the Curt #C15511 is a…

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Answer 2

That's a great question, your measurement will come from behind the cab. If you have a typical pickup of this generation of F-series, especially SRW, you will most likely have the 37" frame; most all pickups sold to the general consumer and…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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I would be happy to and thanks for the pictures! The B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch item #BWHDRH25122 measures 5.4" from the top of the frame brackets to the top of the receiver and 19-1/2" to the back of the receiver from the last bolt.…

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Answer 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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