SECTION 6
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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W
EIGHT LABELS
Vehicle weight labels are posted on Entegra
Coach manufactured RVs so you can make an
informed decision before your purchase. Do not
remove these labels from the exterior of your
RV. If the labels are missing, contact your
dealer or Entegra Customer Service for
replacements.
Figure 2 Typical Trailer Weight Information label (no fuel station)
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 pin box weight. The pin box 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
pin box weight of 2,000 lbs. The actual
weight on the RV tires is 7,000 lbs.
which is within the weight rating of the
tires.
If you have further questions, please contact
your dealer or Entegra Customer Service.
F
IFTH
W
HEEL
H
ITCH
(C
USTOMER
S
UPPLIED
)
Hitch selection is important because it
affects the towing and handling
characteristics of your RV. There are many
kinds of hitches available for various uses
and assuring that you have the correct hitch
installed is critical to a safe towing
experience. Ask your dealer about the
proper class and type of hitch you need to
purchase for your individual tow vehicle/RV
combination (a fifth wheel requires a pin box
hitch bolted directly to the floor of the truck
box through the frame). Educate yourself to
protect you, your family and other motorists.
•
The Entegra Coach fifth wheel factory-
installed pin box is not interchangeable.
•
The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch
class rating based on the capacity that
hitch has for towing and a weight
classification. The weight classification
is determined from the hitch’s weight
carrying capacity (known as the pin box
weight on a fifth wheel).
•
Before selecting a hitch, you must know
your GVWR and pin box rating. The
rating of the hitch package purchased
should be equal to or greater than the
RV’s GVWR and the pin box rating.
•
Maintain the proper pin box weight on
the hitch. Equipment that sometimes
Using an oversized or undersized hitch
can cause damage to the RV frame.
Entegra Coach cannot be responsible for
the tow vehicle suspension system. The
final pin box height after the tow
vehicle/RV combination is completely
hooked up is a factor that must be
considered. To avoid overloading your
trailer axles and minimize possible
handling difficulties, your RV should be
level when hooked to your tow vehicle. Do
not overload your tow vehicle.
The factory-installed weight labels are
specific to the recreation vehicle for which
they are supplied and are not
interchangeable. Failure to comply with the
listed weight ratings may result in unsafe
travel, camping or storage conditions.
Summary of Contents for Legacy Fifth Wheel 2009
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