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Chassis
All MDC chassis are fully engineered and verified using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software. This ensures that the
chassis for each model passes the relevant regulations and design rules as originally provided to the customer. Any
modification to the chassis or drawbar whatsoever (no matter how minor) will inevitably change this – whether it
impacts the towing dynamics, expected loads and stress points, safety chain attachment points, overall trailer length
etc. MDC Caravans and Campers INC does not condone, recommend, or otherwise consent to any modifications,
adjustment, addition or tampering in any way with the drawbar, safety chains or safety chain attachment points.
Tire Safety Information
This section of the User Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR 575.6.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less
1. Locate the statement “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicles placard. See
figure 1-1
2. This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Tire and Loading Information Placard – Figure 1-1
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.
Note: The following calculations in Sections 2.1.2 and 2.2 are not required by the government. For the purpose of
completeness, NATM has included these statements.
Steps for Determining Load Limit – TOW VEHICLE
1. Locate the statement, “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX 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 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage
capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.).
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 capacity 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.