Grand Design Reflection Fifth Wheel 150 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-Travel Information
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Loading Your RV
Evenly distribute your cargo side-to-side for safe travel.
• The weight on each tire must not exceed one-half
of the GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) for either axle.
DURING A SUDDEN STOP, free-standing furniture or
overlooked items on the counter top/range can become
dangerous projectiles.
• It is important to secure the appliance or furniture
tie down straps (if so equipped).
• STORE and SECURE all LOOSE ITEMS inside your RV.
Check that all items are safely put away BEFORE travel.
( ie., canned goods, pots & pans, small appliances, etc .)
Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & RV
•
TOTAL WEIGHT
and
BALANCE
are the two most
important factors when loading your RV.
• ALWAYS verify that your loaded RV is in compliance
with all applicable weight ratings.
Weigh your RV at a public scale to confirm that your loaded RV
complies with all vehicle, tire and axle weight ratings. This will
also help you to determine the proper load distribution.
• The area around the scale must allow for weighing
each side of your RV.
• Individual scales may operate differently.
Traveling while your RV is OVERLOADED or with a load
that is UNBALANCED:
• Will ADVERSELY AFFECT your tow vehicle’s HANDLING
• Can cause COMPONENT FAILURE
OVERLOADING your RV will VOID:
• The Limited Base Warranty
• The Limited Structural Warranty, and the
• Manufacturer warranties of many component parts.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR
GVWR! This means you
should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal
travel to determine the
actual weight.
If you exceed the GVWR,
you MUST remove items
from the RV, or drain
liquids, then re-weigh the
RV to ensure you have
achieved a safe weight.
DO NOT travel with full
grey/black holding tanks.
This not only wastes gas
but, depending upon the
location of the grey or black
holding tanks, can affect
handling characteristics.
WARNING
NEVER load the RV in excess
of the GAWR for either axle.
Overloading the RV may
result in adverse handling
characteristics & damage
to the chassis.
WARNING
ONLY store items in the
areas designated for storage.
DO NOT store anything
in the areas reserved for
the furnace, water heater,
converter, or electrical
panels, etc.
WARNING