Jayco Legacy Fifth Wheel 2010, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 10
SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY
axle assembly is designed to carry, as
measured at the tires, therefore including the
weight of the axle assembly itself. GAWR is
established by considering the rating of each
of its components (tires, wheels, springs,
axle), and rating the axle on its weakest link.
The GAWR assumes that the LOAD IS
EQUAL ON EACH SIDE.
GROSS CARRYING CAPACITY (GCC) -
Means the maximum carrying capacity of your
camper. The GCC is equal to the GVWR
minus UVW. The GCC will be reduced by the
weight of fresh water or other tanks, propane,
occupants, personal items or dealer installed
accessories.
GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING
(GCWR)
– The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
COMBINED WEIGHT of the tow vehicle and
the attached towed vehicle. GCWR assumes
that both vehicles have functioning brakes,
with exceptions in some cases for very light
towed vehicles, normally less than 1,500
pounds. (Check your tow vehicle’s towing
guide.)
GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT RATING
(GTWR)
- The MAXIMUM TOWED VEHICLE
WEIGHT. Each component (receiver,
drawbar, ball) of a ball-type hitch has its own
rating. Some ball-type hitches have separate
ratings when used with a weight distributing
system.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
(GVWR)
– The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle, including
liquids, passengers, cargo, and the tongue
weight of any towed vehicle.
HITCH WEIGHT – The amount of the
camper's weight that rests on the tow vehicle.
It should be approximately 10% - 15% with
conventional trailers; approximately 15% -
20% for fifth wheels.
LOW POINT – The lowest point in the
plumbing. Drains are placed here so that
water will drain out of the lower end of the
camper when flushing or winterizing the water
system. These drains must be closed when
you fill the water tank.
NET CARRYING CAPACITY (NCC) - The
MAXIMUM WEIGHT of all personal
belongings, food, fresh water, propane, tools,
dealer installed accessories, etc., that can be
carried by the RV.
OEM – This refers to the original equipment
manufacturer of the individual appliances or
components.
PRIMITIVE SITE – A campsite that may have
city water, shore power or sewer hook-ups but
not all of them; primitive sites may have no
hook-ups or connections at all.
PULL-THROUGH SITES – Campsites you
can drive through and park (without having to
back up into the site).
ROADSIDE – This refers to the side of the
camper that faces the road when it is parked.
Often called the off-door side.
SANITIZATION – Refers to the camper’s
fresh water system that has been sanitized
with chlorine bleach before use or after
storage.
POWER SOURCE – Also referred to as shore
power, this refers to the receptacle outlet you
are using to plug in your shoreline power
cord. This can be a campsite power box or
electrical box, a residential receptacle outlet
specifically wired for your camper or a
generator (customer supplied).
SHORELINE POWER CORD – This is the
electrical power cord that runs from the
camper to the campsite shore power outlet.
SLEEPING CAPACITY WEIGHT RATING
(SCWR)
–The manufacturer’s designated
number of sleeping positions multiplied by
154 pounds (70 kilograms).
TIRE RATINGS - The MAXIMUM LOAD that
a tire may carry is engraved on the sidewall,
along with a corresponding COLD inflation
pressure. A reduction in inflation pressure
requires a reduction in load rating. Tire
manufacturers publish charts that establish
the load capacity at various inflation
pressures.
TONGUE WEIGHT, TONGUE LOAD,
VERTICAL LOAD (TWR/TLR/VLR)
- Tongue
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