Holiday Admiral 2016, Manual

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2016 Admiral
When towing a trailer or car without use
of an auxiliary braking device, the brakes on
the motorhome must absorb the increased
energy required to stop both the motorhome
and the towed load. This is critical and extra
awareness must be used especially on hills and
mountainous terrain where sharp curves, steep
grades and possibly irregular road surfaces
may be encountered.
Check the motorhome Chassis Operator’s/
Owner’s Guide/Manual for the maximum
weight the motorhome can tow and stop.
Extreme caution must be used especially as
weight of a towed load increases.
While the motorhome has a Gross
Combination Weight Rating (GCWR),
stopping distances will increase if the towed
load is not equipped with an auxiliary braking
device.
When weighing the motorhome, add all
passenger weight to the GCWR total. The
motorhome must be weighed, in a fully
loaded ready to travel condition which
includes weight of fresh water, occupants,
carry on items and any vehicle or trailer
towed. Total weight must not exceed the
GCWR.
NOTE:
In most cases the GCWR of the chassis
and the finished motorhome are
the same. In some cases, due to the
equipped hitch receiver, the GCWR
may be reduced. Please refer to the
Federal Certification Label posted in
the motorhome for the GCWR.
WARNING;
Most states and Canadian provinces
require trailers and/or towed vehicles
to have adequate auxiliary brakes and
safety chains. Failure to comply with
these State and Canadian province
requirements may result in fines and/
or pose a safety hazard, that can result
in an accident.
WARNING;
Do not tow a trailer or vehicle that
exceeds the rated capacity of the
hitch receiver. Overloading the hitch
receiver can cause unusual handling
characteristics and overstress the hitch
receiver and chassis. It could also
void the warranty. If there are any
questions, call customer support.
Towing Systems
Hitch Receiver:
Tongue weight must not exceed 10% of the
rated capacity when using the hitch receiver.
The ratings associated with the particular hitch
receiver supplied with the motorhome are
noted on the federal certification weight label
and on the weight label affixed to the hitch
receiver.
The weight label on the hitch receiver
provides the maximum trailer weight rating
and the maximum tongue weight rating. It is
important that these ratings not be exceeded.
It is important that towing devices attached
to the hitch receiver are rated equal to or
greater than the load of a towed trailer,
automobile dolly, or other towed load.
Consult with your dealer or towing
equipment/trailer supplier to determine the
correct type of hitch head assembly, hitch ball
and other towing equipment for a safe and
correctly assembled towing system for the
towed load.
Towing literature is also available from
vehicle manufacturers, the National Highway
traffic Safety Administration, towing
equipment manufacturers, trade associations,
and publications/books
about how to tow.
Ball Mount:
Ball mounts come in
various configurations
and weight limitations.
There are three things to
consider when selecting
a ball mount: weight
rating, pin to ball center
length and rise/drop. The
weight rating of the ball
mount, tongue weight and
tow weight must meet
or exceed the total load
weight.
Pin to ball center should
not exceed 8".
090539
Hitch receiver
Weight Label
Distance from the
top of the shank to
the top of the hitch
ball platform.
020314
Distance from the
center of the hitch
ball hole to the center
of the pin hole.
Distance from the
shank to the top of
the hitch ball platform.
Example of weight label. Refer to actual label
for weight ratings
100200m