Trailer Towing; Common Towing Definitions - Chrysler Grand Caravan 2010 Owner's Manual

LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY
Front Axle
TOTAL 2,500 lbs
(1 134 kg)
GAWR 2,544 lbs
(1 154 kg)
A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that
neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been
exceeded.
NOTE: Refer to the "Vehicle Certification Label" at-
tached to the rear of the driver's door for your vehicle's
GVWR and GAWR's. This table is only an example.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and information
Rear Axle
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
2,450 lbs
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
(1 111 kg)
review this information to tow your load as efficiently
2,544 lbs
and safely as possible.
(1 154 kg)
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.

Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing-related definitions will as-
sist you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so
that you do not exceed the GVWR.
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