Towing And Gcwr - Thor Motor Coach 2011 Avanti Owner's Manual

is the total amount that you may safely tow behind your motorhome.
This Combined Vehicle Weight cannot exceed your
motorhome's specific GCWR.
Example: If you have a GVWR of 16,000 lbs., and your unit weighs 13,965 lbs.:
GVWR
Subtract Unit weight
Total of 2,035 lbs. available for cargo in the motorhome providing you DO NOT overload
the individual GAWR's.
Example: If you have a GCWR of 20,000 lbs., and your unit is fully loaded to its maximum
GVWR of 16,000 lbs.:
GCWR
GVWR
Total of 4,000 lbs. available to tow a vehicle or trailer behind the motorhome. This will be
the MAXIMUM weight your unit is certified by the chassis manufacturer to safely pull. DO
NOT exceed the ratings of the label on the hitch or the GCWR of the chassis.
= 16,000 lbs.
= 13,965 lbs.
2,035 lbs.
= 20,000 lbs.
= 16,000 lbs.
4,000 lbs.
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