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supports, 12” to 24” from the edge. Unhook the tow vehicle and
move forward 6” to 8”. Now record total weight. Re-hook the tow
vehicle and remove the weight from the front support. Be sure no
part of tow vehicle is on the scale. Now record the axle weight only.
The difference between the two weights is the hitch weight.
The second sticker is “Trailer Weight Information” located on the
inside screen entry door. It again gives you the GVWR plus two
other weight information items, and their descriptions.
SAMPLE LABEL
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY
V.I.N. 4EZH02495061659
THE WEIGHT OF CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
___1785__kg or___4725__lbs
CAUTION:
A full load of water equals __452__kg or __996__lbs of cargo@ 1kg?L(8.3lb/gal)
Loading the Trailer—Distribution
Your recreational vehicle has been engineered to make maximum
use of the available space for living and storage areas. The
equipment and supplies you take along while traveling can be
carried safely, provided the additional weight is distributed properly.
Proper weight distribution within your trailer is an important factor in
safety and efficiency of your trailer brakes, hitching, and how your
tow vehicle will pull the trailer. DO NOT put excess weight in the
cargo area only. Excessive weight in the trunk area tends to
develop sway and “fishtailing” of the trailer.
Lightweight and bulky items such as paper products, bedding,
clothing, etc., should be stored in overhead cabinets and closets.
Heavy items such as cooking utensils should be placed in lower
cabinets. Canned goods need to be in a pantry, if so equipped, or in
lower cabinets. Also, heavy items should be secured to avoid
shifting during travel.
For best traveling while towing a RV its very important to have the
trailer and tow vehicle as level as possible. Actually towing trailer 1”
out of level, transfers 100 # of weight from highest end axle to the
other axle.
When loading heavy cargo/contents into the rear storage area, you
MUST have the leveling jacks in “down” position for any vehicle
movement for support.
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