Grand Design Solitude 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-Travel Information
Cargo Capacities
When loading cargo into your RV, DO NOT exceed :
• Maximum weight specified on the
Cargo Carrying Capacity label
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
• Maximum Load Rating
of your RV tires.
The Maximum Load Rating of your RV tires is less tha n the
GVWR. To calculate the actual weight on your RV tires, subtract
the hitch weight from your RV's Gross Weight. The hitch weight
is carried by your tow vehicle, not the RV tires.
For example,
if your RV's
:
• Tires are each rated at 2,000 lbs.
2,000 lbs. x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs
.
• Gross Weight is 9,000 lbs.
• with a hitch weight of 1,200 lbs., then
9,000 lbs. - 1,200 lbs. = 7,800 lbs
.
The actual weight on the RV tires is 7,800 lbs.,
This is under the load rating of the tires.
7,800 lbs. ÷ 4 tires = 1,950 lbs. each
Water and Propane
• Your fresh water is treated as cargo weight. Water weighs
8.3 lbs. per gallon; 50 gallons weighs over 417 lbs.
• The weight of your full LP cylinders is already figured
into your RV's Cargo Carrying Capacity.
If you are close to your GVWR, reducing the amount of water in
the holding tank will increase the amount of cargo weight avail-
able by the same amount. This flexibility allows you to make
choices that fit your travel and camping needs.
If you have further questions, please contact your dealer
or Grand Design RV Customer Service.
The load capacity of your
RV is designated by weight,
not by volume. All available
storage space cannot
necessarily be used when
loading the RV.
For the best possible
handling :
• Do not exceed your GVWR.
• Ensure you are loading the
vehicle evenly.
• To prevent shifting during
travel, secure heavy items.
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