jcbrandon
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There's a great in-depth article out today about Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) by Jonathan Hanson called:
"Is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ... Overrated?"
http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2012/1/8/is-gross-vehicle-weight-rating-overrated.html
I know many drivers routinely load up their trucks way beyond the manufacturer's GVWR. And I know that folks who sell campers and trailers often try to pretend that GVWR and GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) are just suggestions. But it makes me a bit nervous to know that a lot of the vehicles I see on the roads are carrying a lot more weight than the people who designed them say is okay.
What do you think?
"Is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ... Overrated?"
http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2012/1/8/is-gross-vehicle-weight-rating-overrated.html
I know many drivers routinely load up their trucks way beyond the manufacturer's GVWR. And I know that folks who sell campers and trailers often try to pretend that GVWR and GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) are just suggestions. But it makes me a bit nervous to know that a lot of the vehicles I see on the roads are carrying a lot more weight than the people who designed them say is okay.
What do you think?