Anybody who uses their truck for towing or hauling has likely heard of GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). If you’ve never owned a truck before, or you’re new to towing, the concept of a “Gross Vehicle Weight Rating” might not make sense (yet). If you’re hauling large loads ...
WHAT DOES GVWR MEAN? GVWR, or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, indicates the maximum operable weight of a vehicle, including all components of the vehicle itself as well as fuel, accessories, the driver and any passengers and cargo, but excluding all towing. ...
Why does the gross weight of a car matter? The GVWR of your car is an essential safety metric. If a car takes on more weight than it can safely bear, its overall performance will likely be affected, including critical safety elements like braking. Overloading a car can also increase how...
TheCrossroads Volante VL295BHis a beautiful family bunkhouse model that’s budget-friendly, lightweight, and doesn’t skimp on storage or amenities. This RV is just over 33 feet in length, which might feel short, but it provides an easier towing experience. It has a GVWR of 10,371 pounds...
To start off, all electrified vehicles must be assembled in North America (…unless they’re being leased), have a battery capacity of at least 7kWh and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of under 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg). However, the IRA limits the MSRP depen...
you’ve likely been exploring your options. All the terms, such as 4WD, ACC, PHEV and GVWR are all abbreviations that may confuse you. As you do your investigations, you may also come to various trim levels and wonder what the difference is. For example, what does XLT mean on a Ford...
Operate any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs. Operate any single vehicle with a gross weight of 26,000 lbs. or more for commercial use. Non-Commercial Driver’s License (NCDL):This is the type of license that the everyday driver...
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross vehicle weight rating is the maximum safe total weight that your vehicle can hold. This includes everything from the passengers inside the vehicle to the cargo in the bed or trunk to all of the components that keep your vehicle together like the frame...
This really isn’t the best place to be talking about this, and I don’t mean to denigrate you, but…you’re not batting very high here. There are no longer any sealed beams on the market that are even remotely worth using—none of them ...
Operate any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs. Operate any single vehicle with a gross weight of 26,000 lbs. or more for commercial use. Non-Commercial Driver’s License (NCDL):This is the type of license that the everyday driver...