Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition.

The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale.

    See also:

    Vehicle Loading
    As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar. If seats are removed for carryin ...

    Fuel Requirements
    Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates between E-85 and ...

    Compass / Temperature Display
    The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. NOTE: The system will display the last known o ...