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The following is an explanation of commonly used weight abbreviations:
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum permissible
weight of this motorhome.
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Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) is the weight of this motorhome as
manufactured at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants.
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Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) is equal to the GVWR
minus UVW and LP. In other words, OCCC is how much weight in
occupants, cargo, water and trailer tongue weight that can be added to
the motorhome without exceeding the GVWR.
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Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) means the maximum
allowable loaded weight of this recreation vehicle with its towed trailer
or towed vehicle.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the value specified as the load
carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-
ground interfaces.
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If a boat, trailer or other vehicle is being towed, it should be weighed
and combined with the towing vehicle's weight to ensure the
total weight does not exceed the GCWR.
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