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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.