Section I: Safety
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NOTE
These ratings apply to the structural design of the Standard Duty Carrier only
and may be limited by the axle rating and gross vehicle weight rating of the truck
chassis.
The payload and towing capacity of any towing vehicle must meet the
following:
- The actual payload on the towing vehicle must not exceed the posted
rating and, if applicable, the towed vehicle load must not exceed
the posted lift / towing ratings.
- The total weight of the towing vehicle (cab chassis, body, payload,
driver, passenger(s), tools, fuel, etc.) and, if applicable, the towed
vehicle load must not exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
of the towing vehicle.
- The total weight of the towing vehicle and, if applicable, the towed
vehicle load must be distributed so that each axle’s GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) is not exceeded.
- The total weight of the towing vehicle and towed vehicle (everything
that moves with the towing vehicle) must not exceed the GCWR
(Gross Combination Weight Rating) of the towing vehicle.
Staying within these ratings is necessary to maintain the safety and
performance of the towing vehicle.
CHECK TRUCK MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC GVW & AXLE RATINGS. ALSO
REFERENCE THE CERTIFICATION DECAL AFFIXED TO DRIVER’S SIDE DOOR
JAMB, HINGE PILLAR OR LATCH POST AND THE S.T.A.R. PLACARD ON THE
DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE HEADBOARD.
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