Tire Speed Rating; Vehicle Load Limits; Cargo Capacities - venture SPORT TREK Owner's Manual

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Tire Speed Rating

Each original tire installed on VENTURE RV has a speed rating of 75 mph
or greater. Please note maximum load rating, tire pressure and speed
rating as imprinted on the sidewall of each tire.
Tires will have nitrogen in them instead of air. The green valve stem caps
indicate contents are nitrogen. If nitrogen is not available, air con be used
to air up tires.

Vehicle Load Limits

Determining the load limits of a vehicle includes more than understanding
the load limits of the tires alone.
On a trailer, there is a Federal certification label that is located on the
forward half of the left side of the unit.
This label will indicate the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
This is the most weight the fully loaded vehicle can weigh. It will also
provide the gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This is the most weight a
particular axle can carry.

Cargo Capacities

Cargo can be added to the vehicle, up to the maximum weight specified
on the placard. The combined weight of the cargo is provided as a single
number. In any case, remember: the total weight of a fully loaded vehicle
cannot exceed the stated GVWR.
Water and propane also need to be considered. The weight of fully filled
propane containers is considered part of the weight of the RV before it is
loaded with cargo and is not considered part of the disposable cargo load.
Water however, is a cargo weight and is treated as such. If there is a
fresh water storage tank of 100 gallons, this tank when filled would weigh
about 800 pounds. If more cargo is being transported, water can be off-
loaded to keep the total amount of cargo added to the vehicle within the
limits of the GVWR so as not to overload the vehicle. Understanding this
flexibility will allow you, the owner, to make choices that fit your travel and
camping needs.
When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent
overloading front to back and side to side. Heavy items should be placed
low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable. Too many items on
one side may overload a tire. The best way to know the actual weight of
the vehicle is to weigh it at a public scale. Talk to your RV dealer to
discuss the weighing methods needed to capture the various weights
related to the RV. This would include weights for the following: axles,
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