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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.
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.
Trailers over 10,000 Pounds GVWR (Note: These trailers are not required to have a tire
information placard on the vehicle)
Determine the empty weight of your trailer by weighing the trailer using a public scale or other means. This step
does not have to be repeated.
Locate the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of the trailer on your trailer’s VIN
(Certification) label.
Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR stated on the VIN label. That weight
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