Helpful examples for calculating
the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there
enough load capacity to carry you, four of
your friends and all the golf bags? You and
four friends average 220 pounds (99
kilograms) each and the golf bags weigh
approximately 30 pounds (13.5 kilograms)
each. The calculation would be: 1400 - (5
x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150
pounds. Yes, you have enough load
capacity in your vehicle to transport four
friends and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635 kilograms -
(5 x 99 kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) =
635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends
decide to pick up cement from the local
home improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for the past
two years. Measuring the inside of the
vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you
have room for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do you
have enough load capacity to transport
the cement to your home? If you and your
friend each weigh 220 pounds (99
kilograms), the calculation would be: 1400
- (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200
= - 240 pounds. No, you do not have
enough cargo capacity to carry that much
weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -
198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least 240
pounds (104 kilograms). If you remove
three 100-pound (45-kilogram) cement
bags, then the load calculation would be:
1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440
- 900 = 60 pounds. Now you have the load
capacity to transport the cement and your
friend home. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) = 635 - 198
- 405 = 32 kilograms.
The above calculations also assume that
the loads are positioned in your vehicle in
a manner that does not overload the front
or the rear gross axle weight rating
specified for your vehicle on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.
ROOF RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
ROOF RACK PRECAUTIONS -
EXCLUDING: POLICE
WARNING: Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you
are fitting a roof rack.
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,
with higher centers of gravity, may
handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.
Note: If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be higher
and you may experience different driving
characteristics.
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.
319
Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
Load Carrying
To Next Page
Loading...
