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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.
Example 2A
CAUTION

Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be
used for trailer towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with
your vehicle.

load = 176 lbs (80 kg)).
1. Calculate the total weight.

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

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.