Trailer towing, Common towing definitions – Dodge 2006 Charger User Manual

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Front
Axle

Rear Axle

Empty Weight

2054 lbs
(932 kg)

1805 lbs

(819 kg )

Load (Including driver, pass-
sengers and cargo)

271 lbs

(123 kg)

579 lbs

(263 kg)

Total

2325 lbs

(1055 kg)

2384 lbs

(1081 kg)

GAWR

2546 lbs

(1155 kg)

2708 lbs

(1228 kg)

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-
view this information to tow your load as efficiently and
safely as possible.

To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.

Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
exceed the GVWR.

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