2. Determine occupant count.
• For calculation purposes, average weight of an occu-
pant is 150 lb (68 kg).
EXAMPLE:
• GVWR = 6005 lbs (2723 kg)
• CURB = 4500 lbs (2041 kg)
• Load Capacity = GVWR – CURB = 6005 lbs (2723 kg) -
4500 lbs (2041 kg) = 1505 lbs (682 kg)
4 Occupants (at 150 lbs [68 kg]) + Max Trailer =
• 1505 lbs (682 kg) – 600 lbs (272 kg) (4 x 150 lbs [68 kg])
– 360 lbs (163 kg) (10% of 3600 lbs [1632 kg]) = 545 lbs
(247 kg) of cargo in vehicle
Number Of Persons / Weight Of Occupants Max Cargo No
Trailer
Tongue Load,
Max Trailer
Max Cargo With
Max Trailer
360 lb (136 kg)
Tongue Load
2 People / 300 lbs (136) kg
1205 lbs (546 kg)
1205 lbs (546 kg)
– 360 lbs
(136 kg) =
845 lbs (383 kg)
845 lbs (383 kg)
4 people / 600 lbs (272 kg)
955 lbs (433 kg)
955 lbs (433 kg)
– 360 lbs
(136 kg) =
545 lbs (247 kg)
545 lbs (247 kg)
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