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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-22-2019, 03:18 AM
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Posted By 16ACE27
No, you have a major misconception of what GROSS...

No, you have a major misconception of what GROSS Vehicle Weight RATING is.

You believe it to be empty curb weight or unloaded weight. GMC and MJC62 should have set you straight.
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-21-2019, 09:06 PM
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Posted By 16ACE27
Your math isn't fully computing. If you have...

Your math isn't fully computing.

If you have a F53 chassis with an 18K GVWR and 23K CVWR there is a difference of 5K. So if you had your RV fully loaded up to 18K then you could only pull a 5K...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-21-2019, 01:31 PM
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Posted By 16ACE27
Because it's not just about the engine and not...

Because it's not just about the engine and not just about pulling. You have to engineer the transmission, rear end, suspension and frame. That's why there are F53 chassis with different GVWR as...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-18-2019, 10:52 PM
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Posted By 16ACE27
2700 Lbs for a Chevy Sonic and you don't have to...

2700 Lbs for a Chevy Sonic and you don't have to worry about the transmission accidentally shifting into gear and blowing up the engine.

Probably a few hundred lbs more for a Chevy Cruz.
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