Towing Terms to Know in Ayden, NC
Learn about the different Towing Terms
Guide to Towing Terminology at Doug Henry Ford of Ayden
If you need to tow a trailer or boat, you’ll need a vehicle that’s equipped for the job. Fortunately, Ford makes a lineup of hearty trucks and SUVs that can handle tough towing duties, and it’s easy to find the model that can meet your goals at Doug Henry Ford of Ayden. We want to help you make informed decisions as you look for your tough towing machine, so get to know these essential towing terms.
Common Towing Terms
Towing Capability:
The manufacturer provides specifications for how much your vehicle can tow, and it’s important to know this figure before attempting to pull a heavy trailer.
Conventional Towing:
This form of basic pull-behind towing uses a tow ball or similar hitch and stays within vehicle weight limits.
Towing vs. Carrying:
Towing is the act of pulling weight behind the vehicle while carrying refers to hauling weight inside the vehicle or in the truck bed.
Curb Weight:
This manufacturer-reported figure is the weight of a vehicle without passengers or cargo.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
This is the maximum weight a vehicle can move, and it includes trailer tongue weight, passengers, and cargo.
Payload vs. Tow Capacity:
Payload capacity is the weight a vehicle can carry inside, and tow capacity is the weight it can pull behind it.
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR):
Total weight of the vehicle, payload, and trailer with cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
This is the maximum weight that a single axle can support, and it affects cargo distribution.
Tongue Weight:
This is the force the trailer applies to the towing ball, usually 9 to 15 percent of the trailer’s total weight.
Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR):
This number is key to determining trailer class, as it’s the maximum weight of a loaded trailer, including fluids and cargo.
Find Your Tow-Ready Vehicle in Ayden, NC
If you have a trailer to tow, you can count on a Ford pickup truck to get the job done. Visit our Ford dealership in Ayden, North Carolina, to take a look around our selection and find the model that works for you. We’ll help you find your hearty towing vehicle for a great price at Doug Henry Ford of Ayden.