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Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Towing related terms

â–  GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).

Vehicles without towing package

Before driving


Vehicles with towing package

Before driving


â–  GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight. 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 weight.

Vehicles without towing package

Before driving


Vehicles with towing package

Before driving


â–  GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear).

Vehicles without towing package

Before driving


  1. Front GAWR
  2. Rear GAWR

Vehicles with towing package

Before driving


  1. Front GAWR
  2. Rear GAWR

â–  TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer.

TWR is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger, towing package (if available), hitch and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.

Vehicles with towing package: If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.

Vehicles without towing package

Before driving


  1. (With brakes)

Vehicles with towing package

Before driving


  1. (With brakes)

â–  Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a trailer without a trailer service brake system.

Before driving


  1. (Without brakes)

â–  Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

Vehicles without towing package

Before driving


Vehicles with towing package

Before driving


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