Jayco 2013 JAY FEATHER TOWABLES, Owner'S Manual

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JAYCO TOWABLE SECTION 3 - PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
3-3
Fig 3.3 Trailer Weight Information label
You may question the total weight capacity of the tires on your RV being less than
the GVWR; this is correct. In order to calculate the actual weight on the RV tires, it
is necessary to include the tongue weight. The tongue weight is actually being
carried by your tow vehicle, not the RV tires.
For example: If the tires are rated at 2,000 lbs. each x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs. and
the RV has a GVWR of 9,000 lbs. with a tongue weight of 1,200 lbs. The
actual weight on the RV tires is 7,800 lbs. which is within the weight rating of
the tires.
If you have further questions, please contact your dealer or Jayco Customer
Service.
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RV
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Your recreation vehicle’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.
WARNING
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.