Pacific Coachworks Blaze'n, Owner'S Manual

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keep the tow vehicle following in line with the
trailer. This will work along a curved line as
well as a straight line. Large steering wheel
movements may cause the trailer to jackknife,
possibly causing damage to the trailer and tow
vehicle.
Parking. When parking on a grade, use wheel chocks
to absorb the trailer load before setting the tow vehi-
cle parking brake and putting the transmission into
"P" (park). Remember, when the tow vehicle is turned
off or completely disconnected from the trailer, the
trailer will have no brakes.
Travel Trailer Loading
Terminology.
The following terminology is
commonly used in the RV industry. You should
familiarize yourself with the following terms.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): The
maximum weight that an individual axle assembly
can carry. An axle assembly consist of the axle
w/hubs and the springs, wheels, and tires mounted on
that axle. For trailers with more than one axle, there
is a GAWR for each axle.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Is the
maximum permissible weight of this trailer when
fully loaded. It includes all weight at the trailer
axles(s) and tongue or pin.

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating): The
overall maximum that the combined towing vehicle
and towed vehicle can weigh.

Hitch Dry Weight: The approximate vertical
weight as measured at the tongue coupler or fifth
wheel kingpin with the trailer empty and dry. This is
an average weight for this model and may include
the weight of commonly ordered options installed at
the factory. It may not be equal to the actual hitch
weight of your trailer.

Standard Dry Weight: The approximate overall
weight of this model trailer as measured with the
trailer empty, all tanks empty (dry), and with
standard equipment only - no options (the 'standard-
dryempty' configuration). It may or may not be equal
to the actual weight of your trailer.

UVW: (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): Is the weight
of this trailer as manufactured at the factory. It
includes all weight at the trailer axle(s) and tongue
or pin. If applicable, it also includes full generator
fluids, including fuel, engine oil and coolants. •
Payload: Pacific Coachworks term for the
maximum capacity (by weight) available for filling
all tanks, adding options and accessories (factory,
dealer and /or customer), personal belongings,
camping gear, food, tools and other discretionary
cargo. It is calculated by subtracting the Standard
Dry Weight from the GVWR . It may or may not be
equal to the actual available capacity of your trailer.

CCC: (Cargo Carrying Capacity) is equal to
GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full
fresh (potable) water weight (including water
heater), full LP-gas weight.
Cargo Capacity Formula.
The following formula
illustrates the relationships between these terms:

CCC =
GVWR - UVW -
fresh water weight - LP gas weight
Weight label examples. The following labels affixed
to your recreational vehicle give you specific
information about this recreational vehicle.
•
Federal Certification label
:

Federal Certification label: This label is located
outside on the forward half of the left side of
your trailer. The label is identified by Model
and V.I.N. The official GVWR and GAWR for
this specific recreational vehicle are listed here.
For Canadian units this label will be configured
slightly differently and include Standard Dry
Weight, Hitch Dry Weight, and Payload.