Oliver Legacy Elite II2017, Owner'S Manual

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storage tank of 100 gallons, this tank when filled would weigh about 800
pounds. If more cargo is being transported, water can be off-loaded to keep
the total amount of cargo added to the vehicle within the limits of the
GVWR so as not to overload the vehicle. Understanding this flexibility will
allow you, the owner, to make choices that fit your travel needs.
When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent
overloading front to back and side to side. Heavy items should be placed low
and as close to the axle positions as reasonable. Too many items on one side
may overload a tire. The best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle is
to weigh it at a public scale. Talk to your dealer to discuss the weighing
methods needed to capture the various weights related to the trailer. This
would include the weight empty or unloaded, weights per axle, wheel, hitch
or king-pin, and total weight.
Excessive loads and/or under inflation cause tire overloading and, as a result,
abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situation can generate an excessive
amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may lead to tire failure. It is
the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation is
critical. The proper air pressure may be found on the certification/VIN label
and/or on the Tire Placard. This value should never exceed the maximum
cold inflation pressure stamped on the tire.
1.1.1. TRAILERS 10,000 POUNDS GVWR OR LESS
Tire and Loading Information Placard – Figure 1-1
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.