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Posted by T_Bone on June 02, 2004 at 06:24:36 from (4.240.42.208):
In Reply to: Re: Trailers posted by paul on June 01, 2004 at 22:46:20:
Hi Paul, If you have a commerical made trailer then it should have a DOT VIN tag that states GVWR. If homemade, then you need to look at the total tire weight rating, then axle weight rating, then spring rating, then hitch rating. The lowest rating of any single componet then is your GVWR. Example: If you had 24000lbs of tires and 18000lbs springs, GVWR would be 18000lbs. Or if the hitch was rated 10000lbs then GVWR would be 10000lbs. The axle should have a metal ID tag on the axle with GAWR. Looks just like a differential tag. I've never heard of a problem with trailers under 40ft, 2003 it's now 45ft, requiring DRW unless pin weight was a limiting factor. MH tractors here in AZ need DRW and 1-1/2 ton minimum rating. Last year AZ included GCWR in the RV DOT laws for pulling RV doubles, so anything doesn't supprise me as AZ is very easy on Rv's as thats where they make alot of money during the winter time. T_Bone
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