Fleetwood 2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, User Manual

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05-5
On The Road
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY
PRODUCT ____________________________YEAR ____________MODEL__________________F.I.N. ___________________
pounds (kilograms)
FRONT GAWR ______________ ______________
REAR GAWR (Rear GAWR includes the Drive and Tag GAWR) ______________ ______________
GTW ______________ ______________
GCWR ______________ ______________
GVWR ______________ ______________
minus UVW ______________ ______________
minus fresh water weight of ______ gallons @ 8.3 lb / gal ______________ ______________
minus LP-Gas weight of ______ gallons @ 4.5 lb / gal ______________ ______________
minus SCWR of ______ persons @ 154 lb / person ______________ ______________
CCC for this Motor Home *
*Dealer installed equipment and towed vehicle tongue weight will reduce CCC. Consumer’s should request such
information from the dealer. All Weights and Capacities are approximate.
HITCH RATING MTW HITCH RATING
w/ weight carrying hitch 500 Ibs. 5000 Ibs.
w/ weight distributing hitch 1000 Ibs. 10000 Ibs.
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): is 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 Cargo Carrying Capacity.
GCWR
(Gross Combined Weight Rating): is the value specified by the motor home manufacturer as the maximum allowable
loaded weight of this motor home and any towed trailer or towed vehicle. Towing and braking capabilities may differ. Refer to
Fleetwood and chassis manufacture manual(s) for complete information.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): is the maximum permissible loaded weight a specific axle is designed to carry.
GTW (Gross Towed Weight): is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer or car this motor home with equipped hitch has been
designed to tow. GTW cannot be increased by changing the receiver hitch.
MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight): is the maximum permissible downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW
(Unloaded Vehicle Weight): is the weight of the motor home as built at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants.
CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity): is equal to GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including
the water heater), full LP-Gas weight and SCWR.
SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating): is the manufacture’s designated number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154
pounds (70 kilograms).
HITCH RATING
is the maximum weight capacity of the hitch receiver equipped with this vehicle. The GCWR of this motor home
must never be exceeded, even if the towed trailer or towed vehicle weight is less than the hitch rating.
WARNING: The Heaviest Loaded Motor Home With All Passengers, Goods, Water, Driver and Towed Load Must Not Exceed Any
of the Following:
1.) The front / rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s)
2.) The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3.) The gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
4.) The individual tire and wheel ratings
Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles to provide a variety of uses for its customers. Each vehicle features optional
seating, sleeping, storage and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination of loads to ensure
that the recreational vehicle’s capacities are not exceeded.
WARNING: CONSULT MOTOR HOME AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURE’S OWNERS/OPERATOR MANUAL(S)
FOR WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES INCLUDING TOWED VEHICLE
AUXILIARY BRAKE REQUIREMENTS.
Example Cargo Carrying Capacity label
_______ lbs
_______ lbs _______ lbs
_______ lbs