Lifetime 65004 Manual

A SERVICE OF

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7.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer

7.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less

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3. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the

vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load

capacity.

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7.2 Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle

1. Locate the statement, “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should

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2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers who will be riding

in your vehicle.

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passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is

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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the

vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred

to your vehicle. Consult the tow vehicle’s manual to determine how this weight

transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle.

7.3 Glossary of Terminology

Accessory weight: The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which

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windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available

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Bead: The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply

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Bead separation: This is the breakdown of the bond between components in the

bead.

Bias ply tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are

laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the center line of the

tread.

SECTION 7: TIRE & SAFETY

INFORMATION

CHECKING & CHANGING TIRES