Thor Motor Coach CLASS B, Owner'S Manual

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vehicle. This weight measurement is found by weighing the
motorhome with its towed vehicle on a commercial vehicle
scale.
THE MEASURED GCW MUST NEVER EXCEED
THE GCWR OF THE MOTORHOME.
NOTE: The motorhome’s braking system is rated for
operation at the GVWR, not the GCWR. A supple-
mentary braking system should be used for safe con-
trol of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more
than 1,500 pounds when loaded. Supplemental
braking systems are required by transportation laws.
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR):
The value specified as the load carrying capacity of a single axle
system, as measured at the tire ground interfaces. This rating is
determined by the manufacturer of the chassis. This rating can
be found on the Federal Weight Label, affixed to the driver’s
door jamb (Class C and B) or near the driver’s seat (Class A).
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT (GAW):
Gross axle weight is the total weight of the fully loaded
motorhome on each axle. This weight figure is determined by
actually weighing the fully loaded motorhome with a loaded
trailer or towed vehicle. See your owner’s manual for instruc-
tions on weighing your motorhome.
TONGUE WEIGHT:
Weight directly transferred to the hitch of the motorhome by
a loaded trailer. The maximum tongue weight is listed on the
motorhome’s hitch label. Be sure that tongue weight never
exceeds the GAWR of the rear axle of the motorhome. DO
NOT EXCEED THE TONGUE WEIGHT RATING OF
THE HITCH.
When loading a trailer, remember to place heavy cargo over
the axle(s) of the trailer, however the trailer must have some
tongue weight to help stabilize the trailer while being towed.
MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT:
The highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer or towed
vehicle the motorhome can tow based on a minimally loaded
motorhome (GVW).
TOWING CAPACITY:
Towing capacity is determined by subtracting the measured
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) from the Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR).
DO NOT EXCEED THE TOW-
ING CAPACITY RATING OF THE HITCH.
Federal Weight Label
The Federal Weight Label is typically affixed to the driver’s
doorjamb for Class B and C motorhomes. This label concisely
states the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your motor-
home, along with the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) (both
front and rear), tire size, tire weight rating, and proper tire
inflation. This information meets the requirements of 49 CFR
part 571.120 as issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA).
Typical Federal Weight Label, including GVWR, GAWR, and tire pressure information
MANUFACTURED BY:
THOR MOTOR COACH, INC.
OFFLINE:
MM/YY
GVWR: XXXX KG (XXXXX LB) SERIAL: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
INC. VEH. MFG. BY: <Insert Chassis Manufacturer> MODEL: XXXX
GAWR KG(LB) TIRES RIMS SINGLE DUAL
FRONT: XXXX (XXXX) LT215/85R16 5.5 J X 16 XXX KPA(XX PSI)
REAR: XXXX (XXXX) LT215/85R16 5.5 J X 16 XXX KPA(XX PSI)
TAG:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT IN MM/DD/YYYY
V.I.N.:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER
VEHICLE
COLD INFLATION
PRESSURE