1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 177

Here is an example of proper truck andcamper match: I If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the CWR, the center of gravity zonefor your vehicle may be larger. Your dealer can help you makea good vehicle-camper match. He'll also help you determine your CWR. to After you've loaded your vehicle and camper, drive a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels on separately. This will tell you the loadson your axles. The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn't be more than either of the GAWRs. The total of the axle loads GAWR and should not be more than the GVWR. The GVWR are found on the Certification/Tire label located on the driver's door edge, above the door latch. or If you've gone over your weight ratings, move take out some things until all the weights fall below the ratings. Of course, you should always tie down any loose items whenyou load your vehicleor camper. . c J A. Camper Center of Gravity B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone I The camper's center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zonefor your vehicle'scargo load. Campers canonly,beinstalled in a long box pickup. Check your Truck-Camper Loading Labelin your glove boxto determine if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper. You must weigh any accessories, trailer hitchesor other Then, subtract this equipment you add to your vehicle. extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the centerof gravity zone for your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. When you install and load your slide-in camper, check the manufacturer's instructions. If you want more information on curb weights, cargo weights, cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can help you. Just askfor a copy of"Consumer Information, Truck-Camper Loading."