My gross vehicle weight reads 8800, but i noticed my front axle's GAWR was 4250 and my rear axle's GAWR is 6084. my adding isnt real good, but that adds up to 10,334 lbs not 8800. I know on RV's you total weight can be limited by your tire rating not always your axles... ie 7000 lb axles with E rated tires that are rated only 6000 lbs. I have 265 D rated tires all around. Im new to all of this can someone give some idea how this all comes together?

 

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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo Weight plus passengers. It is important to remember
that GVW is not a limit or specification . . . it is the actual weight that is obtained when the fully loaded vehicle is driven onto a scale.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including passengers and
cargo). This number – along with other weight limits, as well as tire, rim size and inflation pressure data – is shown on the
vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar (see facing
page). The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

Gross Axle Weight (GAW) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear). To determine the Gross Axle Weights for
your vehicle and trailer combination, take your loaded vehicle and trailer to a scale. With the trailer attached, place the front
wheels of the vehicle on the scale to get the front GAW. For rear GAW, weigh the towing vehicle with the trailer attached,
but with just the four wheels of the vehicle on the scale. You get the rear GAW by subtracting the front GAW from that amount.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum weight to be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers also are
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.


Source: Ford 2004 RV & Trailer Towing Guide