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EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER'S MANUAL
LOADING
When loading heavy objects such as tools, skillets, irons, and boxes of canned goods, etc. keep them as low as
possible -‐ preferably on the floor. Try to hold additional weight behind the axle to a minimum.
WARNING
: Never add items such as generators, heavy toolboxes or motorcycle racks to the back
of the trailer. Weight behind the axle will tend to magnify any sway that may occur when passing trucks or in
gusty wind
CAUTION
: Damage to your trailer caused by mounting heavy objects on the rear is considered abuse, and
is not covered by warranty.
The allowable personal cargo must be distributed in your trailer in such a manner that the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) is not exceeded.
To determine this, it is necessary to load all of your allowable personal cargo and variable weights. Then hitch the
trailer to the tow vehicle with your load equalizing hitch properly adjusted. Place the trailer on a scale with both axles
and the front tongue jack on the scales.
The tongue weight should be in between 10% -‐ 15% of the trailer's total weight, and must not exceed the tow
vehicle’s or the hitch’s maximum weight rating. To determine tongue load, unhitch tow vehicle and place the tongue
hitch post on a scale. The trailer must be properly loaded as determined above, with your allowable personal cargo
and variable weights.