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Example 1B
2. Calculate the available load capacity.
For example, if a person weighing 176 lbs( 80 kg) now enters the same vehicle( bringing the number of occupants to two), the calculations are as follows.
1. Calculate the total weight.
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.
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 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 trailer tongue( i. e. Tongue load =
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