Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): is the maximum permissible weight of the
vehicle when fully loaded for travel. The tow vehicle and the trailer each have GVWR.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight or Dry Weight (UVW): the actual weight of the trailer or
truck as built at the factory. The UVW does not include passengers, cargo, fresh water,
LP gas, or after market accessories.
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): is the maximum permissible weight of personal
belongings that can be added. CCC is equal or less than GVWR minus UVW, full fresh
water weight and full LP gas weight.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): is the maximum allowable weight that an axle is
designed to support. The tow vehicle and trailer each have GAWR.
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): the maximum permissible weight of the
tow vehicle and trailer combined when both are fully loaded for travel.
Gross Vehicle Weight or Trailer Weight (GVW), (GTW): this is not a rating; this is the
actual weight of the tow vehicle or trailer when they are fully loaded for travel.
Tongue Weight: is the amount of weight pressing down on the vehicle’s hitch from the
coupler of the trailer when the trailer is fully loaded for travel.