All right.
So, hi, I'm Ryan with the Trailer Parks Outlet.
And today we're going to go over choosing the right truck and trailer
combination for your towing capacity.
Towing a trailer will impact the operation of the tow vehicle
the larger the trailer and its cargo are.
In comparison, to the tow vehicle, the greater
the performance impact will be.
So knowing what your tow vehicle is capable of
is just as important as selecting the right trailer.
Vehicle manufacturers provide a tow rating in their owner's manual,
which provides with the maximum weight
the tow vehicle can tell when fully loaded.
The W r of the trailer should never exceed the tow rating of the tow vehicle.
Even if the trailer is not loaded to its maximum capacity.
So let's start with some terms.
Gross vehicle weight rating your g, vw r.
It can be in reference to both the towed vehicle and the trailer
and is the maximum the vehicle can weigh when fully loaded
gross combination weight rating or CW
are the maximum allowable combined weight of the tow vehicle
and the trailer when fully loaded, including the passenger's gross axle
weight rating or g w r the actual weight carrying capacity of each axle.
Review your tow vehicle's owner manual for specifics on its tour rating.
Gross combination weight rating and review your trailers owner's manual
and vin tag to confirm your W are for your trailer.
Do not use a tow vehicle with a max tow rating of less than the GB w r
your trailer and review your trailers owner manual and vin
tag to confirm the g vw r for your trailer.
Do not use a tow vehicle with a max tow rating of less
than the GB w r of your trailer.
If you already have a tow vehicle, look up the tow rating.
The maximum load weight, the maximum ton weight that the vehicle
is capable of safely towing trailers, £10,000 GB w r or less.
Locate the statement.
The weight of cargo should never exceed x x x kilograms or x x x pounds.
On your vehicles placard.
This figure
equals the available amount of cargo load capacity.
Determine the weight of the cargo being loaded on to the trailer
this weight should never exceed
the available cargo load capacity listed on the trailers tire placard.
The trailers tire placard refers to the tire information placard
attached adjacent to or near the trailer has been certification label
at the left front of the trailer and trailers over £10,000.
VW are not required to have the tire information placard
on the trailer and may not have one installed.
Determine the empty weight of your trailer by weighing the trailer
using a public scale or other means.
Locate the G, VW, R or gross vehicle weight rating of the trailer
on your trailers. VIN Certification Label.
Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the G VW R stated on the VIN label
that weight is the maximum available cargo capacity
of the trailer and may not be safely exceeded.
It is very important to know the full weight of the load you will be carrying
to ensure you have the proper tow vehicle and trailer combination
the best way to determine that is to weigh your trailer and the load
using a certified and calibrated weight scale tow vehicles,
cars and crossover SUVs can be used as tow vehicles,
but their towing capacity is lower than that of a truck or an SUV.
Light medium duty trucks are effective tow vehicles
for towing capacities ranging from zero to £14,000.
Gbw are in 14,000 to £26,000.
VW are respectively locate the statement.
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed x x x pounds
on your vehicles.
Placard determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers who will be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from x x x kilograms or x x x pounds.
The resulting figure equals the amount of cargo capacity.
For example, if the x x x amount equals
1400 pounds and there will be five, £150 passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo capacity is £650.
Determine the combined weight of cargo loaded onto the vehicle.
The total of this weight may not safely exceed the available cargo capacity.
Calculate it in the previous step.
If your vehicle between the trailer,
a portion of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult the tow vehicles manual to determine what the vehicle
manufacturers recommended.
Hitch weight is for your tow vehicle suspension.
The tow
vehicle suspension must be able to support the trailer
and be able to keep the tow vehicle level to avoid creating negative stresses
on the tow vehicle combination and making the trailer harder to control
tires.
The tow vehicles tire air pressure
should be set to the tow vehicle and tire manufacturer's recommendation.
Proper tire air pressure will provide the smoothest writing experience
and give the driver the most control over the trailer.
Review your trailer's owner's manual to confirm
the recommended air pressure for your trailer tires mirrors.
The tow vehicle must have mirrors on both sides
which will make it easier to see what is behind you.
Avoid mirror placements that create blind spots
hitching, ensuring you have the proper hits for your load
and properly hitching the trailer to the tow
vehicle is crucial every time you tow a trailer.
If you'd like to learn more, you can talk to me.
Ryan at the Trailer Parks Outlet, You can reach me at 9363496507.
Or you can visit our website.
TheTrailerPartsOutlet.com.