Jayco Alante 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
Vehicle Labels
Decals and data plates used throughout the motorhome aid in its safe and efficient operation;
others give service instructions. Read all decals, data and instruction plates before operat-
ing your recreation vehicle. Any decal, data or instruction plate painted over, damaged or
removed should be replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit chassis vehicle identification number (VIN), the 9-digit serial
number, and your license number in the event theft or vandalism requires you to supply this
information to the authorities.
Weight Terms
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating: The value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as
the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-to-ground inter-
faces. This is the total weight a given axle is capable of carrying.
GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating: The value specified by the motorhome manu -
facturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motorhome in combination with its
towed trailer or towed vehicle. The tongue weight of a towed vehicle/ trailer counts as part
of the motorhome cargo.
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
The value specified by the manufacturer as the
maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded motorhome.
OCCC - Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity:
Is equal to the GVWR of the mo-
torhome, minus the weight of the motorhome, as completed at the factory, minus the weight
of all occupants, including the driver, minus the weight of all personal cargo, minus the
weight of a full tank of chassis engine fuel and, if applicable, minus the weight of a full
tank of propane. The full weight of potable water, including the water heater and the tongue
weight of a towed vehicle/ trailer counts as cargo in or on the motorhome. Additions to or
other changes made to the motorhome after it left the factory will affect (reduce) the OCCC.
UVW - Unloaded Vehicle Weight: The weight of this motorhome as manufactured at
the factory with fuel, engine oil and coolants and if applicable, the weight of a full tank of
propane.
Weight and Capacity Labels
The following labels are located on the inward-facing surface of the main entry door of the
motorhome and on the lower sidewall left of the driver’s seat .
OCCC Label (Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity): The upper portion of this yel-
low label is federally required and indicates the total combined weight value of occupants
and cargo that may be placed in or on your motorhome as it was manufactured and weighed
before leaving the factory.
 The factory-installed weight labels are specific to the recreation vehicle
for which they are supplied and are not interchangeable. Do not remove
these labels from your vehicle. If labels are missing contact your dealer
or Customer Service for replacements.
 Do not exceed any applicable motorhome weight ratings. Doing so
could damage your motorhome or affect handling and braking char-
acteristics.
 Your motorhome braking system is designed and rated for operation
at GVWR not GCWR.
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