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trailer tongue ( i . e . Tongue load = 176 lbs ( 80 kg )).
1 . Calculate the total weight .
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2 . Calculate the available load capacity . |
3 . The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 92 lbs ( 42 kg ), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 92 lbs ( 42 kg ) or more . |
Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 900 lbs ( 408 kg ), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs ”.
For example , the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs ( 75 kg ) plus cargo weighing 375 lbs ( 170 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
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2 . Calculate the available load capacity .
3 . The result of step 2 shows that a further 162 lbs ( 73 kg ) of cargo can be carried .
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