4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the “XXX” amount equals1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbpassengers in your vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).5. Determine the combined weight of luggageand cargo being loaded on the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculated inStep 4.6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determine howthis reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.See Towing a Trailer (Vehicles With HeavyDuty Cooling) on page 4-34 or Towing a Trailer(Vehicles Without Heavy Duty Cooling) onpage 4-40 for important information on towing atrailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips.Item Description TotalA Vehicle CapacityWeight forExample 1 =1,000 lbs(453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 2 =300 lbs (136 kg)C Available Occupantand Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg)Example 14-28
