

The higher the axle ratio, the more torque is applied to the wheels. The axle ratio is the ratio of the number of turns of the drive shaft for every one turn of the wheels. This is an important metric for towing because better torque means you can pull weight at lower RPMs, which is better for the engine. Measured in lb-ft, torque is the amount of force that the engine can apply to the wheels. In simple terms, the more horsepower a vehicle has, the more weight it can pull. It is the amount of work that the engine can do in a given amount of time.

Horsepower is a measure of the power of the engine. It can be increased by upgrading certain options, for example: The term "payload" is the weight of all the things that you put in the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added.
#2005 CHEVY EQUINOX TOWING CAPACITY FULL#
The curb weight of the Chevrolet Equinox is the weight of the vehicle with a full tank of gas, but with no passengers or cargo and the standard options that come with the vehicle.

You can find this number in the vehicle owner's manual, or on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. This includes the weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added to the vehicle. The GVWR the maximum weight of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox when fully loaded. This is because the air is thinner at higher altitudes, which means that the engine has to work harder to pull the same weight. If you are driving at altitudes above 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of sea level, the weight you can tow needs to be reduced by about 10% for every additional 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of altitude. This is the maximum weight that the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox can tow. Here's a quick rundown of what they each mean and why each of them is important when it comes to towing capacity. In the tables above, you'll see a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with. Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs)Ģ005 Chevrolet Equinox Towing Capacity Terms Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs)
