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Originally Posted by OldCreek
I have seen a VIN plate that list "*Maximum Capability" GVW 14,000 ..with a trailer...?
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Right, GVW (gross vehicle weight) the plate lists both the "as built" capacity and the maximum possible capacity but that may require heavier springs and/or tires to get the maximum certified capacity. It does not list the GCW (Gross Combined Weight) like later trucks do (GCWR).
As far as trailer guides the only info I can did up prior to the '73 trucks are the RV brochure and the Silverbook RV spec section. The truck data book would surely have something as well but I don't have any conplete copies.
There might be something in the Longhorn literature but I cannot remeber for sure. The 12.5k number is about the highest I can remember seeing though. If anyone has a '73 Silverbook handy (mine isn't) the RV section lists C/30 towing as I remember due to the increased sale of recreational C/30s.
Final thing to remeber, a lot of states like here in CA limit towed trailers to 10k without a commercial license (or non comercial class A). But 5th wheel "rv" trailers can go to 15k with an endorsement as I have.