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Gross Weight Definitions
Hi, my wife and I are serious enough about a 2002 27 MB LD that we are applying for  a loan.  I can't seem to find the weight, and the seller didn't have the information handy.  Does anyone know this number?

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Hi, my wife and I are serious enough about a 2002 27 MB LD that we are applying for  a loan.  I can't seem to find the weight, and the seller didn't have the information handy.  Does anyone know this number?

A 2002 26.5' Mid-Bath has a GVW of 14,050-lbs.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

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G.V.W.R = 14,050 
Dry weight = 10,715
G.C.W.R = 20,000
Lynn and Lori

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I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to define those initialed terms so that the everyday person could be comfortable with understanding what they mean?
Dale from Downey 27’ 2012 RB,”Casa Verde”, 2000 Jeep Wrangler. Formerly1991 RB & 1990 Jeep Wrangler.

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GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.  The maximum weight the vehicle can weigh (this includes the vehicle itself, fluids, passenger and cargo).  This is what the drivetrain, brakes, suspension, etc were designed to safely carry.

GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating. This is the total that the vehicle plus any towed vehicle together can weigh.  Note that the installed hitch may limit the towed vehicle weight below this value.  Also this usually assumes auxiliary  braking on the towed vehicle.

GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating.  This is the maximum weight an axle can carry.  For LDs, there will be one rating for the front axle and another for the rear axle.  Note that a rig can be loaded UNDER the GVWR and still be OVER a GAWR, depending on the load distribution.

UVW - Unladen Vehicle Weight.  This is the weight as built by the factory

OCCC - Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity.  This is the weight carrying capacity for people and "stuff" above the base vehicle  with full fluids, water and propane.

Hope this helps,
Art
Art and Barbara
Settled in Atterdag Village of Solvang
2015-2022 fulltime in a 2016 Tiffin Allegro Bus 37AP
2002-2015 2002 LD MB
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Thank you so much, Art. I’m sure this will be helpful to many. I’m wondering if this could be saved somewhere on this site.
Dale from Downey 27’ 2012 RB,”Casa Verde”, 2000 Jeep Wrangler. Formerly1991 RB & 1990 Jeep Wrangler.