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With these actual weights, it is now possible to compare them against the Trailer Weight
Information label weight ratings to ensure you are below the posted minimum ratings.
REcoMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE & LoAD LIMITS
The major causes of tire failure are under-inflated tires and overloaded vehicles. Tire in-
formation placards and vehicle certification labels give important information on tires and
load limits, including:
•
Recommended Tire Size
•
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
•
Cargo Weight
(the maximum cargo weight the RV is designed to carry)
•
Front and Rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
(the maximum weight the axle system is designed to carry)
For the label locations and more detailed information, see
To improve safe driving and help protect against injury, please follow these recommenda-
tions:
Keep the RV and tow vehicle tires properly inflated, and replace the tires BEFORE they
•
are excessively worn.
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ToW ing
TIRE PRESSURE & LOAD LIMITS
Figure 10. Tire and Loading Information Label (Example)
Figure 11. Federal Certification Label (Example)
VA N L E I G H B E A c o N
"Weight Labels" on page
62.