Blue Bird Coachworks 450 LXi, Owner'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
450 LXi Owner Manual
MOTOR HOME WEIGHT INFORMATION
(to be fi lled out by owner for future reference)
Model ________________________________________________________________
GVWR ________________________________________________________________
UVW ________________________________________________________________
NCC ________________________________________________________________
GCWR ________________________________________________________________
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) means the maximum permissible weight of this motor home. The GVWR is equal to or greater
than the sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Net Carrying Capacity.
UVW
(Unloaded Vehicle Weight) means the weight of this motor home as built at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants.
The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, occupants, or dealer installed accessories.
NCC
(Net Carrying Capacity) means the maximum weight of all occupants including the driver, personal belongings, food, fresh
water, LP gas, tools, tongue weight of towed vehicle, dealer installed accessories, etc., that can be carried by this motor home.
(NCC is equal to or less than GVWR minus UVW).
GCWR
(Gross Combination Weight Rating) means the value specifi ed by the motor home manufacturer as the maximum allowable
loaded weight of this motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle.
This motor home is capable of carrying up to 98 gallons of fresh water (including water heater) for a total of 816 pounds.
Reference: Weight of fresh water is 8.33 lbs./gal.; Weight of LP gas is 4.5 lbs./gal. (average).
CONSULT WEIGHT DECAL LOCATED IN MOTOR HOME FOR ACTUAL WEIGHTS
Vehicle Loading
The Federal Certifi cation Label, located inside and above the driver’s windshield between the sun visor mounting brackets
describes the maximum weight-carrying capacities of your motor home and for each axle, respectively abbreviated by “GVWR”
and “GAWR”.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum motor home weight allowable with all systems fi lled and with
passengers and supplies aboard.
Each axle also has a maximum load-bearing capacity referred to as the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The load capacity is the difference between the GVWR and the actual weight. This means that the total weight of all food,
clothing, other supplies and passengers must not permit the load capacity to be exceeded.
To fi nd the actual weight, with the motor home fully loaded, drive to a scale and read the weight on the front and rear wheels
separately to determine axle loading. The load on each axle should not exceed its GAWR. If weight ratings are exceeded, move
or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.
When loading your motor home, store heavy gear fi rst. Be sure to keep heavy gear on or as close to the fl oor as possible. Heavy
items should be stored centrally to distribute the weight evenly between the front and the rear axles. Store only light objects
on high shelves. Distribute weight to obtain even side-to-side balance of the loaded unit. Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could adversely affect the balance and road ability of the vehicle.