Gm 3500 towing

[Rock knocker]

GCVW is important, GCVWR is not

How is that? GCVW can't exceed the GCVWR

 

[Rock knocker]

I just called MTO and they told me that the GCVW is not that important want you need to make sure is that you do not surpass your axel rating on the vehicle or tire capacity and if you do you could re in force the suspension by adding a leaf spring and getting it certified That's what I was told anyways I see guys towing around that shovel with 2005 duramax s so I'm sure this one can do it legally

They are all of different importance, but none are unimportant. You can't exceed the gross on the truck, trailer, combination or axle(s).

 

[terryknight]

DOT doesn't care about the GCVWRs as mentioned what matter are the axle ratings, the ratings, and the truck/trailer ratings. GCVWR is a manufacturers number and not one that is used (might be used by a lawyer in case of an accident)

 

[Rock knocker]

DOT doesn't care about the GCVWRs as mentioned what matter are the axle ratings, the ratings, and the truck/trailer ratings. GCVWR is a manufacturers number and not one that is used (might be used by a lawyer in case of an accident)

What are you talking about? Axle and the truck trailer ratings are also manufacturers ratings. The DOT cares about what is stated on the manufacturers rating plate

 

[andrehoude123]

DOT doesn't care about the GCVWRs as mentioned what matter are the axle ratings, the ratings, and the truck/trailer ratings. GCVWR is a manufacturers number and not one that is used (might be used by a lawyer in case of an accident)

Ya that's what they told me they just told me to make sure not to overload that back axel and you can increase the load by adding leaf springs and better tires

 

[terryknight]

fair enough find me a plate on a truck/or trailer that has a GCVWR

 

[Rock knocker]

We had several trucks at work that were similar. We also had a Chev C-50 (or something like that ) which was
GAWRF = 8,000
GAWRR = 21,000
GVWR = 25000

It rode like a tank

 

[terryknight]

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We had several trucks at work that were similar. We also had a Chev C-50 (or something like that ) which was
GAWRF = 8,000
GAWRR = 21,000
GVWR = 25000

It rode like a tank

don't doubt it, but nowhere on there does it say GCVWR. i worded my previous replies poorly. another way of trying to say want i want to say is you can be over your GCVWR and still be under your axle ratings, your tire ratings, your truck GVWR and your trailer GVWR. the manufacturers GCVWR is dependent on chassis, 4x4 vs 2x4, motor, gearing and is not published on the plates with those figures you posted.

as for getting trucks/trailer recertified at a higher/lower weight i don't have any experience

however the GCVW may limit you to certain lanes, or over certain bridges

 

[Rock knocker]

don't doubt it, but nowhere on there does it say GCVWR

Bull.

Read it again. Maximum Gross Combination Weight

 

[terryknight]

yes and GCVW is different than GCVWR. that's all i have been trying to say.

i underlined the wrong letter