Oliver LEGACY ELITE II 2023, Owner'S Manual

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TOWING & SETUP
LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
PROPER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Your recreational vehicle has been designed to carry loads within specified limits.
Exceeding these limits will greatly affect the handling of the recreational vehicle. These
limits are defined in two ways.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WHEN LOADING
Towing an Oliver Travel Trailer comes with new challenges and great care and
responsibility should be taken when doing so. After all, an accident while pulling a trailer
is far more severe in most cases than an accident in a car. We have designed a trailer for
you, that when towed properly, will be safe and dependable for years to come. It is now up
to you to continue safe practices while loading and towing your trailer. Distributing the
cargo properly is critical to the safety and handling of your Oliver.
The most critical safety issue when towing a trailer is knowing all of the different weights
involved and how to properly load your Oliver. The first thing to determine is how much
is being towed and determining whether it is within the capacity limit. It is also critical to
determine where to store certain items in the Oliver based on the weight of that item.
Make sure your load is balanced. Do not load too much on one side. A balanced load is
much easier to tow or drive. Front to back balance is also important. Step back and look at
your trailer, making sure that there is not too much weight on the hitch, or the rear of the
trailer. Secure all items, as loose items can cause damage and become a safety issue.
The cargo carrying capacity is listed on the Tire and Loading Information sticker near the
front on the streetside of the trailer.
DO NOT assume that you can fill all tanks and all storage areas and be within the GVWR.
Weights of stored items will vary greatly and will affect the total weight of your Oliver
Travel Trailer. Always weigh the Oliver at a certified weigh station equipped with platform
scales. Check the telephone directory, online, or with local authorities for the location of
weigh stations in your area. If you find that you have exceeded the GVWR of the Oliver,
you will have to remove items until you are within specified limits.
Oliver Travel Trailers weighs the trailer when finished to arrive at the vehicle’s weight.
That number is subtracted from the GVWR of the trailer and listed under THE WEIGHT
OF CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED on the tag, the total weight of all cargo, including
aftermarket modifications or additions (bike rack hitch/storage basket), water, and
propane should never exceed the number listed.