What do Trailer Acronyms GTW and TW Mean
Published 11/15/2018 >
Question:
what is the difference between GTW and TW
asked by: Michael S
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Expert Reply:
In the trailer world GTW stands for Gross Trailer Weight, and TW means tongue weight.
Gross trailer weight is the entire weight of the trailer and tongue weight is the amount of vertical load that is on the coupler of the trailer. Basically how the vertical weight that the trailer hitch carries.
I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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