Bennche Bighorn 400 Owner's Manual page 81

6-12 Operation
Do not exceed the maximum tongue
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weight. You can measure tongue weight
with a bathroom scale. Put the tongue of
the loaded trailer on the scale with the
tongue at hitch height. Adjust the load in
the trailer, if necessary, to reduce the
weight on hitch. If you are carrying cargo
and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.
Load cargo in the cargo bed as close to
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the center of the vehicle as possible and
tie it down using the cargo hooks
equipped on the cargo bed.
Tie down cargo securely in the trailer.
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Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot
move around. A shifting load can cause
an accident.
Make sure the load does not interfere
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with controls or your ability to see where
you are going.
Drive slower than you would without a
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load. The more weight you carry, the
slower you should go. Although
conditions vary, it is good practice not to
exceed low range whenever you are
carrying heavier loads or when towing a
trailer.
Allow more braking distance. A heavier
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vehicle takes longer to stop.
Avoid making sharp turns unless at very
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slow speeds.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose
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terrain carefully. Added weight affects
the stability and handling of the vehicle.