Vehicle And Trailer Weights And Ratings; Loading A Trailer - Dodge 2005 Sprinter Owner's Manual

Vehicle and Trailer Weights and Ratings

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum
permissible vehicle weight:
9,990 lbs (4,531 kgs) or 10,200 lbs (4,627 kgs).
NOTE: The weight of your Sprinter is indicated on the
type plate. For type plate, see Identification Labels.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): comprises weight of
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue. It
must never exceed the GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum
permissible axle weight:
Type GVWR
2500
8,550 lbs
C/HC/
3,878 kgs
SHC
3500
9,990 lbs
C/HC/
4,531 kgs
SHC
10,200 lbs
4,627 kgs
8,550 lbs (3,878 kgs),
GAWR (FA) GAWR (RA)
3,860 lbs 5,360 lbs
(1,751 kgs) (2,431 kgs)
3,860 lbs 7,060 lbs
(1,751 kgs) (3,202 kgs)
3,860 lbs 7,060 lbs
(1,751 kgs) (3,202 kgs)
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the maximum
permissible trailer
5,000 lbs. (2,260 kgs)
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the maximum
permissible weight of the trailer tongue:
500 lbs. (225 kgs) limit for Sprinter approved hitch
receiver.

Loading a Trailer

When loading a trailer, you should observe that
neither the permissible GTW, nor the GVWR are
exceeded.
Maximum permissible values are listed on the safety
compliance certification labels for the vehicle and for
the trailer to be towed. The lowest value listed must be
selected when determining how the vehicle and trailer
are loaded.
We recommend loading the trailer in such a manner
that it has a tongue weight (TW) between 10% and 15%
of the GTW.
The tongue weight at the hitch ball must be added to
the GVW to prevent exceeding your Sprinter tow
vehicle's rear GAWR.
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