Definitions for "Gross combined weight rating"
Keywords:  tow, gcwr, trailer, passengers, pounds
The maximum allowable combined weight, in pounds, of the tow vehicle and the attached towed vehicle. GCWR assumes both vehicles have functioning brakes, with exceptions in some cases for very light towed vehicles, normally less than 1,500 pounds (check your chassis manual or towing guide).
The maximum allowable weight of a fully loaded tow vehicle plus its fully loaded trailer, including passengers and cargo.
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