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Old 07-24-2010, 09:17 PM   #9
arjackson
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The manual says: "The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the tongue load."

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"Towing capacity is calculated considering the base vehicle with necessary vehicle equipment and occupants. Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the towing capacity, gross trailer weight include (sic) the trailer, cargo and necessary equipment for towing."

Tow capacity for the 3.5L V6 is listed as 5,000 with towing package, and tongue load 500. "If the gross trailer weight is over 2,000 lbs, it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity."

To me, that does not mean that it's 5,000 over the gross wt of the vehicle--it seems like you have to deduct the weight of the load in the vehicle, just like any other TV.
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