GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable total weight of your truck when fully loaded, set by the manufacturer and printed on your door-jamb sticker. GVWR includes the truck itself, all passengers, fuel, cargo, and any camper mounted in the bed. You cannot legally or safely exceed this number — it represents the engineering limits of the frame, axles, brakes, and suspension. GVWR minus curb weight equals your payload capacity.
Related Terms
The maximum weight your truck can carry in the bed and cab, calculated by subtracting curb weight from GVWR.
The weight of your truck as it sits on the dealer lot — with a full tank of gas, all factory fluids, and standard equipment, but no passengers, cargo, or aftermarket accessories.
The maximum allowable total weight of your truck plus anything it's towing — relevant if you're pulling a boat, trailer, or toy hauler behind your camper-loaded truck.