SAE Issues Towing Standard - SAE J2807
April 16, 2009 // Published as a news service by IHS
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SAE International approved SAE J2807, a standard to determine the trailer weight rating of all tow vehicles.
SAE J2807 defines performance requirements for measuring a vehicle's gross combination weight rating (GCWR) and trailer weight rating (TWR).
These guidelines require vehicles to be tested under consistent conditions and parameters.
It is designed to give consumers information when comparing the towing capacities of similar models, according to SAE.
The standard can be applied to passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles and trucks with a GCWR of up to 16,000 pounds.
SAE recommends adoption of these requirements for all vehicles with a model year of 2011 or later.
SAE J2807 was developed by SAE International's Tow Vehicle Trailer Rating Committee.
Source: SAE International.