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1.
Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
on your vehicle’s placard. See figure 1-1.
2.
This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
3.
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity.
The trailer’s placard refers to the Tire Information Placard attached adjacent to or near the
trailer’s VIN (Certification) label at the left front of the trailer.
Trailers Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR (Note: These trailers are not required to
have a tire information placard on the vehicle)
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.
9.2
STEPS FOR DETERMING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT – TOW VEHICLE
1.
Locate the statement, “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XX lbs.,” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers who will be riding in
your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or
XXX pounds.
4.
The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 X 150) = 650lbs.).
5.
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage calculated in Step
#4.
6.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred 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.
9.3
GLOSSARY OF TIRE TERMINOLOGY
Cold Inflation Pressure
The pressure in the tire before you drive.
Light Truck (LT) Tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Rating
The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.
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