Jayco ESCAPADE 2004, Owner'S Manual

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2. SEGMENTED PLATFORM - Platform scales with segmented sections can provide
individual axle weights and total vehicle weights simultaneously, when the vehicle is
positioned properly.
Position the vehicle on the scales so that each axle is centered as much as possible on
separate segments, and record the weight. Reposition the vehicle so that only one side is on
the scale, again centered on the segment as much as possible. Subtract the weighed wheel
positions from the total axle weights to determine the unweighed wheel positions' weights.
3. SINGLE AXLE - This scale weighs one axle at a time. Drive your front axle onto the scale
and stop long enough for the weight to be recorded. Pull vehicle forward until the rear axle is
on the scale. To obtain the gross vehicle weight, add the two axle loads together. To obtain
the individual wheel position weights, repeat this process with only one side of the recreation
vehicle on the scale.
FOR ALL TYPES OF SCALES:
NOTE: Even though the weight of the total axle may be within the axle's rating, it may be
overloaded on one side. This causes one wheel position to be overloaded. Therefore, side-to-side
weighing should also be done.
• To determine individual wheel position weights, it is necessary to repeat the previous
three steps (1a, 1b and 1c), but this time, use only one side of the scale.
• To calculate the opposite side of the vehicle wheel position weight, subtract this side's
weights from the weights recorded in steps 1a, 1b and 1c.
Your recreation vehicle must remain as level as possible on the scale (even though an axle or side is
not physically on the scale). Obviously, to obtain the side-to-side weights, there must be enough
space on either side of the scale to accommodate the recreation vehicle being partially off the scale.
If there is a difference in the weights on one side of the vehicle as compared to weights on the other
side, components (tires, wheels, brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could be overloaded,
even though the total axle load is within the GAWR. It is important to redistribute the load to avoid
component failure, as well as to improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
With these actual weights, it is now possible to compare them against the GAWR, GVWR and tire
capacities. These weights are also what should be used to help determine the proper air pressure for
the tires.
TIRES
The chassis manufacturer has equipped your motorhome with name brand tires. The maximum air
pressure (PSI) is stamped on each tire and can also be found on the Federal Certification Label.
Always check air pressure and adjust accordingly while tires are cold. During travel, tires heat up
and pressure increases. DO NOT release air pressure when tires are hot or your tires may then be
under inflated.
Any service or warranty coverage on tires will be handled by the tire store representing the specific
brand on your motorhome.
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WARNING: It is recommended that the tire pressure be checked at the beginning of
each journey to obtain the maximum life of the tires. Follow the instructions of the tire
manufacturer to determine the correct tire pressure. Underinflation may cause tire
failure, and loss of control, resulting in injury, death or property damage.
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