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Truck and Trailer Matching

Truck and Trailer Matching
Teacher: RV Safety Instructors
Length: 2 hours
Level: Beginner
Certificate: Finish lessons
Table of Contents
Description
Teacher
Introduction
Introduction
Weight Terminology
What Are Ratings?
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating
Rating Label Location (GVWR and GAWR)
The Relationship between GVWR and GAWR
GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating
Real Weights Terminology
Basic Math is Needed
Understanding Truck Capacities
Getting to Know Your GCWR
Tow Capacity, Trailer Weight Rating, or Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
Trailer Weight Distribution
Axle Configurations
Rear Axle Weights (GAWR)
How much Payload? (GVWR)
Benefits of Weighing the Truck
Getting Real Numbers
When is Wheel Position Weighing Beneficial?
Platform Scales: A Great Tool for Matching Truck and Trailer
How to Weigh the Truck
Prepare the Truck
Weigh the Truck
Calculate and Compare
Estimate Conservatively
Weight Distribution Data
Don’t Estimate Based on Dry Weight
Estimate based on GVWR
Estimating the Tongue/Pin Weight
How to Weigh the Truck and Trailer
Prepare the Trailer
Weigh Process
Calculations