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VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. Driving the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car). Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively ..., fluids, lubricants, etc. Once through the water, always try the brakes. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the brake pedal. The GAWR is 115 Drying can ...
VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. Driving the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car). Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively ..., fluids, lubricants, etc. Once through the water, always try the brakes. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the brake pedal. The GAWR is 115 Drying can ...
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... to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating equals the vehicle curb weight for each vehicle and is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from zero to...including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. Remember to the maximum trailer weight rating. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that ranges from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight: maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted...
... to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating equals the vehicle curb weight for each vehicle and is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from zero to...including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. Remember to the maximum trailer weight rating. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that ranges from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight: maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted...
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...turns so the trailer wheels will require more information. Driving upshifting for more frequent service intervals. Refer to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you tow a trailer for long distances, your "Service Guide" for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Anticipate ...-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in your vehicle will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with all wheels on a trip to the Severe Duty Schedule in an area...
...turns so the trailer wheels will require more information. Driving upshifting for more frequent service intervals. Refer to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you tow a trailer for long distances, your "Service Guide" for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Anticipate ...-15% of the vehicle trailer combination. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in your vehicle will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with all wheels on a trip to the Severe Duty Schedule in an area...