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• Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (10K GVWR or less):
1. Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.,” on your vehicle’
s placard. This figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity this placard is attatched to
vin tag.
2. Determine the combined weight of passangers, luggage and cargo
being loaded in the tow vehicle and the trailer. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (10K GVWR or more):
1. Determine the empty weight of your trailer by weighing the trailer using
a public scale or other means. This step does not have to be repeated.
2. Locate the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of the trailer on your
trailer’
s VIN Certification label.
3. Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR stated on the
VIN label. That weight is the maximum available cargo capacity of the
trailer and may not be safely exceeded.
3.
The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
capacity available. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equal
s 1400 lbs. and
there will be
fiv
e 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750(5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
4. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage capacity calculated in Step #4.
5. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transfered to your vehicle. Consult the tow vehicle’s manual to determine
how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage capacity
of your vehicle.
Safety Information
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