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2 . Calculate the available load capacity .
176 lbs ( 80 kg )). 1 . Calculate the total weight .
3 . The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs ( 37 kg ), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 81 lbs ( 37 kg ) or more .
Example 2A
CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing . Therefore , never tow a trailer with your vehicle .
Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs ( 363 kg ), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs ”.
For example , the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs ( 75 kg ) plus cargo weighing 265 lbs ( 120 kg ). In addition , the vehicle is fitted with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs ( 10 kg ), to which is attached a trailer weighing 1,764 lbs ( 800 kg ). 10 % of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue ( i . e . Tongue load =
2 . Calculate the available load capacity .
3 . The result of step 2 shows that a further 172 lbs ( 78 kg ) of cargo can be carried .