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malcod · 04-11-2021, 03:22 PM

Can anyone explain to me why vehicle's GAWR is considerably higher than GVWR. In other words I can load my tow vehicle to the limit of GAWR and be well above my GVWR and deemed unsafe, illegal in case of accident.
As an example, my 2009 sierra diesel GVWR is 9200, actual is 7460(pass+fuel+hitch) and my GAWR is 6084, actual 3190. Dry pin of trailer is 1545 and GVWR is 11000. I will be well within GAWR but will be over GVWR.
Yes I listened to the RV salesman and now looking for new 1 ton truck!
Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge!

04-11-2021, 03:22 PM	#1
malcod Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Assiniboia Posts: 11	GVWR vs GAWR Can anyone explain to me why vehicle's GAWR is considerably higher than GVWR. In other words I can load my tow vehicle to the limit of GAWR and be well above my GVWR and deemed unsafe, illegal in case of accident. As an example, my 2009 sierra diesel GVWR is 9200, actual is 7460(pass+fuel+hitch) and my GAWR is 6084, actual 3190. Dry pin of trailer is 1545 and GVWR is 11000. I will be well within GAWR but will be over GVWR. Yes I listened to the RV salesman and now looking for new 1 ton truck! Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge!