Tire/Loading and Manufacturing Labels - Remove with Caution.

[TucsonJim]

When we purchased our Solitude, we went with 8K axles. This increased the GVWR from 15,000# to 18,000#. The labels GDRV installed on the rig still showed the 15K GVWR. I contacted GDRV, and they sent replacement labels with the 18K rating.

I peeled off the old labels, and was surprised to see they were marked "VOID". So a word of caution. Never try to reposition your existing labels. If they are removed for any reason, they will indicate void.



Jim

[guest2]

When we purchased our Solitude, we went with 8K axles. This increased the GVWR from 15,000# to 18,000#. The labels GDRV installed on the rig still showed the 15K GVWR. I contacted GDRV, and they sent replacement labels with the 18K rating.

I peeled off the old labels, and was surprised to see they were marked "VOID". So a word of caution. Never try to reposition your existing labels. If they are removed for any reason, they will indicate void.



Jim

GVWR is based on suspension components (springs, axles, brakes and shackles) and frame construction combined together.
Simply adding heavier duty axles will not increase your GVWR.
Rich

[howson]

guest2 -- (Rich) -- In a normal situation you'd be correct. In this case there's more to the story than is apparent in Jim's post. If I remember correctly, the original label was incorrect from the OEM. Jim called GD and got a corrected (accurate) label based on his rig's build.

TucsonJim -- if I butchered that explanation please correct me.

Howard

[TucsonJim]

That's correct howson. GDRV shipped me corrected placards.

Jim

[TucsonJim]

GVWR is based on suspension components (springs, axles, brakes and shackles) and frame construction combined together.
Simply adding heavier duty axles will not increase your GVWR.
Rich

The vehicle manufacturer can increase the GVWR by adding stronger components. They are the only ones allowed to change the GVWR. Take the Solitude 310GK for an example. It's rated for 15,000# with 7K axles. But 18,000# with the optional 8K axles. In my case, I opted for the 8K axles, but they placed the 15K# placard on it.

Jim