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This is especially important if you’ve installed aftermarket equipment such as a toolbox. When you weigh your vehicle, you can also weigh the FGAW (Front Gross Axle Weight) and RGAW (Rear Gross Axle Weight). In all likelihood, there is a vehicle scale near your area, as they are required for the transportation industry. You should not rely on factory curb weights! There only way to know your TVTW weight is to weigh your vehicle with a vehicle scale. It is critical that you weigh your tow vehicle in its TVTW state. Neither of these two measurements include the driver, passengers, or any cargo payload. In accordance with SAE J2807, we use the term TVTW. Tow Vehicle Towing Weight is the GVW of a tow vehicle as outfitted for towing, for instance, with a receiver, ball mount and tow ball installed. It measures the weight of a tow vehicle simply as it sits, without any other conditions.

GVW and TVTW are very similar! GVW stands for Gross Vehicle Weight.

Curb weight is sometimes called empty weight. Dry weight is simply curb weight minus the weight of the operating fluids.

Curb weight is the weight of a tow vehicle with all optional equipment included and all operating fluids (oil, gasoline, transmission fluid, brake fluid, etc).

Helpful Books, Apps, Sites and Resources.

RV Salvage Yards and Local Parts Stores.

The Definitive Guide to Selling Your RV (in 2021).

The Definitive Guide to Buying an RV (in 2021).

The Definitive Guide to Renting an RV (in 2021).

Travel Trailer Towing Weight Calculator.