1996 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 222
1996 Ford F250 Manual
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vehicle (including passengers and cargo) from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. Trailer Weight Range The trailer weight range is a specified range by weight, which the trailer must fall within, ranging from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Refer to the truck camper loading sheet in your vehicle glove box or to the Consumer Information dealer folder on truck camper loading for recommendations on slide-in camper carrying capability with your specific vehicle. Calculating The Load To know how much weight your vehicle can carry: u Obtain ratings from your Safety Compliance Certification Label, and the Trailer towing specifications in the owner guide (refer to the Index) - Refer to the following sample illustration to locate the various ratings on your Safety Compliance Certification Label. - If you do not plan on pulling a trailer, do not include these ratings into your calculations. u Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo. u Subtract the total weight of passengers, driver and optional equipment added by the factory, dealer or aftermarket supplier to determine how much cargo weight you can carry. 220