Trailer Towing; Definitions - Dodge 2005 Durango Owner's Manual

after the vehicle has been weighed both in its curb
weight condition, and in its loaded and ready for
operation condition.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS.
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TRAILER TOWING

To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.

Definitions

The following trailer towing related terminology defini-
tions will assist in understanding the subsequent sec-
tions:
GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR)
is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer
when weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings
include a 68 kg (150 lb.) allowance for the presence of a
driver.) Tongue Weight (of a trailer) is the weight placed
on a vehicle's trailer hitch by the trailer.
GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT (GTW) is the weight of the
trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and
equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the
trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition.
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