Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight; 2004 Mazda B Series; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)- Page 127

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Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight

– is the highest possible weight of a

fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of
10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel
trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]).

Consult your dealership (or

the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for
more detailed information.

Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight

– refers to the amount

of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples:

For a 2268 kg (5000 lbs.) conventional trailer, multiply 5000

by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 227 to 340 kg
(500 to 750 lbs.). For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheel trailer,
multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 782
to 1304 kg (1,725 to 2,875 lbs.)

WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR
and GAWR limitations.

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation
could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal
injury.

Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow

1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the

Trailer Towing

section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio.

2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take

your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for
trucks.

3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.

This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be
below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart.

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  • 1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio.
  • 2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo.
  • 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.

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