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SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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Read through all the weighing instructions
before you begin. If you have further questions,
consult with your dealer or the scale operator.
Your RV must be weighed fully loaded (that is
with food, clothing, fuel, water, propane,
supplies, etc).
1. Weigh the RV including the tongue weight,
while detached from the tow vehicle. This
actual overall weight must be less than or
equal to the GVWR for safe operation. If the
overall weight is greater than the GVWR,
some contents must be removed until the
actual overall weight is less than or equal to
GVWR.
2. Hitch the RV to your tow vehicle. Weigh the
RV and the tow vehicle to determine the
GCW. Make sure that this rating is less than
or equal to the GCWR as specified by the
manufacturer of your tow vehicle. If this
overall weight is greater than the GCWR,
some contents must be removed to bring
the combination into compliance with the
listed ratings.
3. Weigh the RV while attached to but
excluding the tow vehicle. This will result in
the actual weight that is exerted on all of the
RV tires. This weight may be subtracted
from the overall RV GVWR to determine the
actual “tongue” weight.
4. With the RV still attached to the tow vehicle,
weigh each wheel position separately to
ensure each tire is not overloaded.
To determine the wheel position weight:
5. Pull the RV onto the scale so only one tire is
on the scale. Record the weight. Your RV
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 RV being partially off
the scale.
6. To calculate the opposite side of the RV
wheel position weight, subtract the first
side’s weight from the weight determined in
step #3.
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, improve the handling characteristics
of the tow vehicle and not void the
Towable
Limited Warranty
.
With these actual weights, it is now possible
to compare them against the Trailer Weight
Information label weight ratings to ensure
you are below the posted minimum ratings.
F
IRST
S
HORT
T
RIP
After familiarizing yourself with the RV,
including going through test runs on the
systems and having the RV weighed, it is
time to take one or two short trips. The
experience gained can be priceless.
We recommend an overnight stay at a
nearby campground. That way it is more
convenient if you need to go back to get an
item you forgot or didn't know you would
need. Otherwise, you may end up spending
time or money needlessly by bringing along
unused items that take up space or trying to
locate and purchase items you hadn't
counted on needing prior to leaving your
home on an extended trip in unfamiliar
territory.
Not all RVers will need the same equipment
or supplies. For example, individual needs
and personal tastes differ, as does the
various climates and terrains you will be
traveling through with your RV.
Remember if most of your trips are planned
for the summer and your shake down trip is
made during some other season, there will
be adjustments that you will need to take
into consideration.
Be sure to have a pen and notebook
available to write down items that you feel
may be needed in future travels, as well as
noting the equipment you feel you need to
become more comfortable using or learning
how to operate safely.
RV Departure Checklist
Following is a preliminary list of items that
need to be checked on your RV before
Summary of Contents for Recon ZX 2008
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