load capacity

Usually the load capacity includes a full tank of gas and the driver, so you start at 1060 and start subtracting any passengers and the load you stick in the back of the truck.  Don't forget to subtract the tongue weight of the 'pod, because that counts as load on the tow vehicle.

Don't confuse this with the towing capacity of the vehicle, that is a separate number which counts against everthing you put in the 'pod plus the 'pod itself.

Then there is the gross combined weight rating.  That is the maximum weight of the tow vehicle with load, and the 'pod with its load.  

Just had a post written out and lost it into the ether. I am sorry if it comes through along with this one

We don't want it to fall off its wheels when we walk in

mountain mist, I just realized your post said that the 171 had a load capacity of 1060.  I read it too fast and thought you were talking about your tow vehicle.  What I posted applies to the tow vehicle, just plug in the load rating for it.

As for the 'pod, don't worry too much about the load, as gepaine said you would really have to go nuts to overload it.  Your average load of food, sleeping bags, pots and plates is well below that rating.  If you travel with a full tank of water that adds about 300 pounds, so if the black water and gray water tanks are half full each, and you fill up on water, you've added 600+ pounds.  Best to keep the tanks empty (except the hot water heater which you should fill at home) unless you have to bring fresh water.

Don't worry about the total load with you inside at the campsite.  The weight rating is for going down the road when dynamic forces are at play - when every pothole puts several G's on the tires and axle.  Don't worry about inviting your friends inside for a card game.