Monaco 2009 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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2009
K
night
Driving & Safety - 2
Weight scale types and weighing methods
determine the procedure used to calculate
proper tire inflation pressure and axle loading.
Several types of scales are in use today. A
platform scale will allow the entire motorhome
to fit on the scale to read the GVW in one
scale recording. A segmented platform scale is
designed to weigh one axle at a time. A single
axle scale weighs one axle at a time. Some
scales read only one wheel position at a time
due to physical size. Several scale readings
may be required to determine the GAW or
GVW total. Each wheel position requires
weighing, referred to as a four-point weigh to
accurately determine the correct tire inflation
pressure.
INFORMATION
The most accurate method to
determine proper tire pressure
is to weigh each wheel position
independently. Weighing the entire
axle will not accurately determine the
actual weight carried by each wheel
position. When weighing the drive axle
dual position, divide the total weight
by two to determine the weight carried
by each tire.
When weighing, the scales and the
motorhome must be level to obtain an accurate
scale reading. Even when an axle is not
physically on the scale, a definite lean in the
motorhome will produce inaccurate scale
readings.
Weight Label
100179d