Posted 2022-04-26 9:52 PM (#185253 - in reply to #185252) Subject: RE: Trailer weight
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Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
You are not able to determine the trailer weight based on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Given the GVWR. this trailer would likely have two axles with a maximum weight rating of 6084 lbs each = 12,168 lbs maximum load on the axles.
This trailer would also likely be a gooseneck / fifth wheel trailer with 2467 lbs on the hitch at the maximum load rating (14,635 - 12,168 = 2467 lbs)
The only accurate way to determine the weight of the trailer is to weigh it at a truck scale ... or check with the trailer manufacturer to see if they can assist.
Posted 2022-04-26 10:28 PM (#185254 - in reply to #185252) Subject: RE: Trailer weight
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Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
If you are going to weigh the trailer, try to get separate weights of the each of the two truck axles and the combined weight of the two trailer axles. With the trailer disconnected, get separate weights of each truck axle (front and rear). With this information, you will be able to determine how much your trailer weighs in total and how much of that weight is being transferred to your truck via the gooseneck / fifth wheel hitch. You should be doing this with a fully loaded trailer load if possible, as weighing an empty trailer is generally not very representative (depending on the type of trailer you have and how it is loaded).
Trailer weight
