| Learning the terminology behind RV's, Motorhomes, | | | | the max weight that the RV can hold itself and tow |
| Class A B and C's, 5th Wheels, and Travel Trailers is | | | | at the same time. |
| crucial to finding and choosing the right RV for you | | | | 3. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): This is the |
| and your family. In this guide, I am going to introduce | | | | most weight that any one axle can carry at any |
| you to the Six Terms To Know Before You Shop | | | | given time. |
| for an RV. | | | | 4. Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): This is the weight |
| Most of these terms have to do with understanding | | | | of the RV when it is empty, except for full fuel, oil, |
| how much weight your RV can handle. In short, this | | | | and coolant. |
| gives you an idea of how much you'll need to tow, if | | | | 5. Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR): This is |
| you need a new vehicle, and how much of your | | | | the number of people rated to sleep in the RV and |
| stuff you can bring along with you. | | | | multiplied by 154 pounds each. |
| Without further ado, here are... | | | | 6. Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): This is eqivalent to |
| 6 Terms to Know Before You Shop: | | | | GVWR minus UVW, full freshwater weight, full LPG |
| 1. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The absolute | | | | weight, and SCWR. |
| maximum weight of the RV including everybody and | | | | These terms should help you sound intelligent and |
| everything in the RV. This includes the weight of the | | | | well-researched when you go looking at your ideal |
| RV itself included also. | | | | RV. |
| 2. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR): This is | | | | |