I have always thought the GVCW can not exceed your axle(s) rating.Example I have seen a trailer label on a 2005 Sundowner 8013. The label states the trailer has 2 7500 lb axles. The GVCW is at 18750. So if this label is correct the axles are over loaded by 3,750 lbs right?? OR did I miss that day in school LOL.Thanks for your help!!
Posted 2013-06-16 1:34 AM (#152783 - in reply to #152766) Subject: RE: GVCW
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But you are correct to be concerned with exceeding your axles...because if you get near your max, the possibility of creating an axle overload is multiplied...
Posted 2013-06-16 8:10 AM (#152785 - in reply to #152783) Subject: RE: GVCW
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Originally written by PaulChristenson on 2013-06-16 1:34 AM
But you are correct to be concerned with exceeding your axles...because if you get near your max, the possibility of creating an axle overload is multiplied...
Posted 2013-06-17 8:15 AM (#152813 - in reply to #152766) Subject: RE: GVCW
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For what it is worth Bill, that Sundowner very likely has 8,000# axles. But it apparently has LT235/85R16 Load Range "G" tires rated at 3750# ea, or 7500 for the pair. So the GAWR of each axle is limited by the tires, thus 7500#.
Also- Sundowner is going to take 7500 * 2 = 15000# * 1.25 (for pin weight)= 18,750 for the GVWR. That is a standard calculation for them.
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Thank you all for the education!!