SECTION 15
CHASSIS
15-4
TIRES
Low air pressure results in tire overloading
and abnormal wear and also affects handling and
fuel economy. Obtain proper inflation pressures
from your chassis operating guide or tire manu-
facturer.
Do not mix different construction types of
tires on the vehicle such as radial, bias or belted
tires, as vehicle handling may be affected. Re-
place tires with exact size, type and load range.
See the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the wall to the left of the driver’s seat for tire
information.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT AND
TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of
this vehicle was factory aligned using highly
accurate equipment prior to delivery to the
dealership. However, we recommend that you
have alignment checked and adjusted after you
have fully loaded the motor home according to
your personal needs. Thereafter, the alignment
should be periodically inspected to help prevent
uneven tire wear.
Any excessive or abnormal tire wear may
indicate worn or misaligned suspension or steer-
ing, unbalanced tire or other tire/suspension
problem.
Alignment can be affected by worn steering/
suspension parts or by incidents which happen
during driving, such as hitting a curb, pothole or
railroad track, etc. Improper alignment can cause
tires to roll at an angle and wear unevenly. It may
also cause the vehicle to “pull” to the right or left.
Have your dealer inspect your vehicle’s suspen-
sion and steering components periodically for
misalignment or wear.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
can lead to annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping and flat spots. Tires may
need to be balanced if uneven wear is detected or
if ride comfort decreases noticeably.
See your chassis operating guide for further
information.
LIGHTS
All exterior lights should be checked for prop-
er operation each time the vehicle is prepared for
a trip. Any bulbs which fail to light should be
checked and replaced, when necessary, with a
new bulb of the same size. A failure of more than
one light, such as both taillights not operating,
may indicate a burned out fuse. Check fuse and
replace with one of the same rating when neces-
sary. If a fuse is not the cause of the problem, the
wiring system should be checked immediately by
an authorized service center.
The headlight circuit is protected by a circuit
breaker. An overload on the breaker will cause
the lights to flicker on and off. Headlight wiring
should be checked immediately anytime this con-
dition is apparent. Refer to your chassis operating
guide for further information.
TOWING GUIDELINES
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
This is the maximum allowable weight of the
fully loaded vehicle. Included are fuel, water, LP,
passengers, cargo, tools, and optional equipment
installed by the motor home manufacturer, deal-
er, or owner. This value is found on the VIN la-
bel, typically placed near the driver position.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
This is the total weight a given axle is capable
of carrying, measured at the ground. Each axle
has its own rating. These values are also found on
the VIN label: front, rear, and tag, if applicable.
Make sure all replacement tires are of
the same size and ply rating as those
installed as original equipment.
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