Weight ratings

These are the maximum allowable weight specifications of an RV. Look for a Federal Weight Certification sticker and a RVIA-approved sticker located inside the RV or outside near the exit door.

CCC

Cargo Carrying Capacity xxxx

GAWR

Gross Axle Weight Rating – the maximum allowable weight on an axle.

GCWR or CCVWR

Gross Combined Weight Rating – the maximum allowed weight for a vehicle with all of its contents and passengers along with the weight of any towed vehicle and its contents.

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating – the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle. The sum of the UVW and the NCC, including all contents, fuel, fluids, LPG, clothing, bedding, food, and passengers.

NCC (deprecated)

Net Carrying Capacity – the maximum weight of all occupants and goods. This rating has been replaced by Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC).

OCCC

Occupant & Cargo Carrying Capacity (motorhomes only).

SCWR

Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating.

UVW

Unladen Vehicle Weight.

UK equivalent weight ratings

Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) = GVWR
Train Weight = GCWR
Unladen Weight = UVW