Holiday Neptune 2004, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING & SAFETY --- SECTION 2 • 85
NEPTUNE 2004
2
NOTE: The following scale readings and Gross Axle Weight
Ratings are fictitious. Actual scale readings and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings will vary with model and options.
The motorhome must be weighed fully loaded to obtain
accurate scale readings and to determine the proper tire
pressure. All slide rooms, must be in retracted position.
• Take the rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
and divide it by two. Example: Rear axle GAWR taken
from the motorhome Vehicle Certification Label is
20,000 lbs. Divide the figure by 2, using chart below,
record 10,000 lbs. on Scale B and D, line 1.
• Weigh the roadside rear corner (Scale B) and record
weight on chart Scale B, line 2. Example: 7,100 lbs.
• Weigh the curbside rear corner (Scale D) and record
weight on chart Scale D, line 2. Example: 6,900 lbs.
• Add chart Scale B and D, lines 1, for Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) and record on chart under
Totals. Example: 20,000 lbs.
• Add chart Scale B and D, lines 2, for actual Gross Axle
Weight (GAW) and record on chart under Totals.
Example: 14,000 lbs.
• Actual Gross Axle Weight (GAW) . Example: 14,000
lbs., is not to exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) . Example: 20,000 lbs.
• Refer to the Tire Chart (Tire size 295/80R22.5). Use the
highest actual weight, Scale B or D, line 2. Example
7,100 lbs. Determine the proper tire pressure for each
tire using the Load Inflation chart. Example: 115 psi
or stamp on the sidewall of the tire.
• Repeat above procedures to determine front axle Scale A
and C, tire pressures.
WARNING: Improperly inflated or overloaded tires can cause a
blowout. An overloaded axle can cause a component failure of the
suspension system. Tire blowout or broken suspension components
can lead to loss of vehicle control resulting in property damage,
personal injury or death.
CAUTION: If actual weight carried by any tire is below the tire
chart weight specification minimum tire pressure the minimum
inflation pressure must be maintained. Tire pressure below the
minimum inflation pressure can overheat and damage the tire
casing leading to premature tire failure or blowout.
Four-Point
Weighing
(Example)
020152b