SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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not remove these labels from the sidewall of
your RV. If the labels are missing, contact
your dealer or Jayco Customer Service for
replacements.
Fig. 3.2 Federal Certification label
Fig. 3.3 Motorhome Weight Information label
L
OADING
Y
OUR
RV
Decide on the various items of food, clothing,
equipment and other supplies you will need
for the length and destination of your trip.
Store and secure all loose items inside the
RV before traveling. Overlooked items such
as canned goods, or small appliances on the
countertop, cooking pans on the range or
free-standing furniture items can become
dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop.
Distribute cargo side-to-side so the weight on
each tire does not exceed one-half of the
GAWR for either axle. For traveling safety, it
is important to make sure any tie down straps
(if so equipped) on appliances or furniture are
secured.
E
XTERIOR
C
OMPARTMENTS
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
vehicle 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.
Your RV's load capacity is designated by
weight, not by volume, so you cannot
necessarily use all available space when
loading the vehicle. Do not exceed your
GVWR and ensure you are loading the
vehicle as evenly as you can for the best
possible handling. Ensure heavy items are
secured so they do not shift during travel.
The actual weight of the vehicle,
passengers, all options, liquids, the hitch
weight of your towed vehicle and your
personal cargo is important for you to
know so you do not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the
motorhome.
The volume of space available for storage
may exceed the amount of available cargo
capacity. Large storage compartments
have been designed to accommodate
normal camping items, such as lawn
chairs, portable grill, sporting goods
(fishing poles, golf clubs), which are bulky,
but not necessarily heavy.
Never load the RV in excess of the GAWR
for either axle. Overloading your RV may
result in adverse handling characteristics
and damage to the chassis.
Store items in areas designated for
storage. Do not store anything in the areas
reserved for the converter, electrical
panels or the furnace or water heater, etc.
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