Ford 1996 Aerostar Manual page 189

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
GAWR F (Gross Axle Weight Rating Front)
GAWR R (Gross Axle Weight Rating Rear)
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
Maximum Trailer Weight
Trailer Weight Range
Base Curb Weight
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that is standard on that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
Payload
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
It is important to remember that GVW is not a
limit or a specification. If an owner loads up a
vehicle and weighs it, that's the GVW at that
moment. If the owner piles on more of a load
and weighs it again, that becomes the GVW.
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