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IMPORTANT TRAILER SAFETY INFORMATION
Load-Carrying Capacity
Located on the front left-hand side of the frame, (either
the inside or the outside) is the VIN (Vehicle Identifi cation
Number) tag. It will show the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) which is the maximum load that can be applied
to the tires on the trailer. The GVWR and the carrying
capacity of the trailer are based on the tire size installed
on the trailer.
The GVWR is the maximum carrying capacity of the trailer
with its respective tires. It may not necessarily equal the
total GVWR of the trailer less the empty weight of the
trailer because there may be another controlling factor
such as frame strength that reduces the carrying capacity
to what is listed on the VIN tag.
The tire label will list the tire size that was installed on
the trailer as original equipment when it was sold to you,
the consumer. It also lists the maximum carrying capacity
of the trailer.
IMPORTANT: The total weight of the load must never
exceed the weight of cargo listed on the tire label and/
or the maximum load carrying capacity listed on the
VIN tag on your trailer. The GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) listed is the maximum total weight of
the trailer with accessories and all cargo allowable to
be carried on the tires that are installed on the trailer.
WARNING: Fishtailing caused from improper tongue
weight on the tow vehicle hitch ball can cause loss of
control of the tow vehicle and resulting serious injury
or property damage.
CAUTION: The maximum load applied to the trailer
must never exceed the carrying capacity of the trailer
as stated on the VIN label and/or the tire placard. Doing
so may cause failure of one or more component parts
of the trailer causing potential damage to the trailer
and/ or a potential accident. All concentrated loads
must be spread over as large an area as possible to
eliminate potential damage to the decking.
Shown below is an example of the tire label that is placed
on your trailer showing the items just discussed above.
Once you have familiarized yourself with the information
supplied on the ex ample tire label and VIN tag, check the
tire size and capacity of your trailer as shown on the VIN
tag on your trailer.
Proper Weight Distribution & Tongue
Weight
Ensuring that your trailer has the proper GVWR is very
important. Once that has been established and you
have the load on the trailer it is equally important that
you have proper weight distribution.
Tongue Weight
The tongue weight on your trailer is 10%-15% of the
total weight of the trailer and all the cargo that it is carry-
ing. This is the amount of weight that is then transferred
to the tow vehicle through the ball hitch.
Example: The total weight of the trailer with load is 800
pounds. The tongue weight should not be less than 80
pounds (10%).
Too light of tongue weight can cause the trailer to
“fi shtail” (sway Weight Rating) as you travel down the
highway. This creates excessive strains on the tow
vehicle, hitch and on the trailer itself. It can very easily
lead to an accident.
To adjust for too light of a tongue weight the load must
be shifted for ward with respect to the axle. This will
increase the weight that is transferred to the tongue.
Adjustments should be made until the tongue weight
falls within 10% -15% recommended range. Likewise,
if you have too much tongue weight adjust the weight
backwards with respect to the axle until the tongue
weight falls in the recommended range
Tow vehicles vary on how much tongue weight they
can support for proper towing.
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT
The weight of cargo should never exceed
XXXX kg or XXXX lbs
TIRE
SIZE
COLD
TIRE
PRESS.
REAR
XXXXXXX
XXX KPA (XX PSI)
INTER XXXXXXXXX
FRONT XXXXX
SPARE XXXXX
SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
VOIR LE MANUAL
DE L’USAGER
POUR PLUS DE
RENSEIGNEMENTS
MANUFACTURED BY: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA INC.
DATE OF MFG.:XX/XXXX
GAWR (EACH AXLE)
V.I.N. :
TYPE : TRAILER
TRX-XXXX
WITH TIRES
RIMS AT
COLD
XXXX KG (XXXX LB)
XXXX
XXXX
XXX KPA (XX PSI) SINGLE
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
GVWR (XXXX KG (XXXX LB)
