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If other equipment or options such as leveling jacks, awnings, roof storage pods, etc., are installed after the
trailer leaves the factory, the weight of these items must be subtracted from the load and cargo carrying
capacity.
How Overloading Affects Your Tires
The results of overloading can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight for
your vehicle's suspension system can cause spring, shock absorber or brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep hills. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire,
its load range and corresponding inflation pressure. Excessive load and/or under inflation cause "tire
overloading." As a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs, which can generate an excessive amount of heat within
the tire. Excessive heat may exceed the tire's capabilities, which may lead to tire failure. It is the air pressure
which enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation is critical. Since RV's can be configured and loaded
in may different ways, air pressures must be determined from the actual loads (determined by weighing) and
taken from the load and inflation tables provided by the tire manufacturer. These air pressures may differ
from those found on the certification label. However, they should never exceed the tire limitation for load or air
pressure. If you discover that your tires cannot support the actual weights, you must lighten the load.
NOTE: Installing tires with a higher carrying capacity only solves the problem of tire overload. It has
no effect on the over-loading of other components (i.e., rims, axles, shocks or bearings). Rims may
not be capable of withstanding the higher pressures necessary to support the load. If the load cannot
be adequately reduced, contact the RV manufacturer for advice.
If you decide to install a tire size other than that originally provided on the vehicle, care must be taken to
ensure adequate load carrying capacity and compatibility between tire and rim. If you have operated your
vehicle with an under inflated tire, promptly have it removed from the wheel for a complete internal inspection to
be sure it is not damaged. Tires driven even short distances while under inflated may be damaged beyond
repair. Tires should be inspected regularly for excessive or irregular tread wear, bulges, aging, fabric breaks,
cuts or other damages. Remove any nails, stones, glass, etc., embedded in the tread to prevent damage.
Even minor damage can lead to tire failure. Replace tire when the tread is worn to 2/32" depth remaining in
two or more adjacent grooves.
These is a danger of serious injury of death if a tire of one bead diameter is installed on a rim or wheel of a
different rim diameter. Always replace a tire with another tire of exactly the same bead diameter designation
and suffix letters.
Loading Tips
After you have determined how much weight you can carry and selected those items to make up that weight,
make a list and keep it for future reference. Load the trailer so that you get proper weight distribution on the
axles and tires. Make a loading diagram representing your properly loaded trailer. It will help you locate where
specific items are stored and will help speed the loading process. Secure and brace stored items so they
won't move during travel. Do not load heavy items near either end of the trailer or on the rear bumper. Adjust
cargo to keep the side to side tire loads as equal as possible.
Do not install any type of weight carrying rack, frame, or hitch to the rear bumper, front A-frame assembly,
chassis or body component of the trailer unless specified by the trailer manufacturer. Damage to the trailer
body and unstable handling characteristics may result. Add-ons to the rear bumper, front A-frame assembly
or the chassis could void your warranty on structural components.
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