Is Vehicle Curb Weight or GVWR Added to Car Hauler When the Vehicle is Loaded up
Updated 09/02/2024 | Published 09/01/2024
Question:
When hauling a car on a car hauler trailer, is the cars curb weight or the cars GVWR added to the car haulers weight to calculate the total load to determine the 10 - 15 TONGUE WEIGHT? I intend to purchase one of the Tongue Scales. Thank you
asked by: Michael
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hey Michael, great question!
The weight you will add to the car hauler is what the vehicle weighs at that point in time. So, if the car is cleaned out and has a half tank of gas or less then you can go with the curb weight, but if you have the vehicle loaded down to the max GVWR then you'll go by that weight.
The GVWR is the max that the vehicle can safely weigh and this number includes things like a full tank of gas, a full load of passengers, and some cargo so any weight that you're hauling will be closer to the curb weight for sure.
The Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers # BTBRV44FR you were checking out is a great new addition to our lineup of tongue weight scales and we've been pretty impressed with it so far!
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Michael
9/2/2024
Thanks again Jon for your expert advice and expertise. Your answer really clears up the question regarding tongue weight. I very much appreciate etrailer and the customer care you all provide. GREAT SERVICE FROM YOU JON AND FROM A GREAT COMPANY!! Respectfully, Michael