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Here is an example of proper truck and camper match:
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A. Camper Center of Gravity
B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone
The camper's center of gravity should fall within the
center of gravity zone for your vehicle's cargo load.
Campers can only be installed in a long box pickup. Check
your Truck-Camper Loading Label
on
the passenger's
door near the latch to determine if your vehicle can ccwry
a slide-in camper.
You must weigh any accessories, trailer hitches or other
equipment you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this
extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may
shorten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle. Your
dealer can help you with this.
If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the
CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may
be larger.
Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper
match. He'll also help you determine your CWR.
After you've loaded your vehicle and camper, drive
to
a
weigh station and weigh on the front and rear wheels
separately. This will tell you the load on your axles. The
load on the front and rear axles shouldn't be more than
either of the GAWRs. The total of the axle loads should
not be more than the GVWR. The GAWR and GVWR
are found on the CertificatiodTire label located on the
driver's door edge, above the door latch.
If you've gone over your weight ratings, move or take
out some things until all the weights fall below the
ratings. Of course, you should always tie down any
loose items when you load your vehicle or camper.
When you install and load your slide-in camper, check
the manufacturer's instructions.
If you want more information on curb weights, cargo
weights, cargo weight rating and the correct center of
gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you.
Just ask for a copy of "Consumer Information,
Truck-Camper Loading."
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