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W E I G H I N G , L O A D I N G , A N D T O W I N G

T H O R M O T O R C O A C H | M A D E T O F I T

• Give careful attention to where and what type of

flammable materials you store and transport. Certain

storage areas are clearly labeled

DO NOT STORE

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Be sure all canisters

are secure and leak free.

DO NOT TRANSPORT LP

TANKS OR CANISTERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE

(see

Propane Section).

• For traveling safety, it is important to make sure tie down

straps on appliances, furniture, and cargo (inside the

vehicle) and cargo (outside the vehicle) are secured and

remain tight. Check straps regularly to ensure they have

not loosened during travel.

• Be sure not to overload roof racks with cargo that is

heavier than the load-carrying capacity of the roof rack

system.

• If you are towing a trailer or vehicle, be sure to stay under

the towing capacity of your motorhome and that the add-

ed weight stays under the GCWR for your motorhome.

Towing With Your Motorhome

A SEPARATE FUNCTIONING BRAKE SYSTEM IS
REQUIRED FOR ANY TOWED VEHICLES OR TRAILERS
WEIGHING MORE THAN 1500 LBS WHEN FULLY
LOADED. NEVER EXCEED THE GVWR, OR THE GAWR
SPECIFIED ON THE MOTORHOME’S CERTIFICATION
LABEL.

• Never exceed the weight ratings of the trailer hitch

installed on the motorhome. Failure to heed any part
of this warning could result in loss of control of the
motorhome and towed vehicle or trailer and may

cause an accident and serious injury. For specific

towed vehicle braking requirements, consult your
chassis owner’s manual.

• An auxiliary braking system may be required for

control of a towed vehicle behind the motorhome.
Do not assume the braking capabilities of the
motorhome can also adequately stop the combined
weight of the motorhome and towed vehicle.

WARNING

• The designated hitch rating may exceed the GCWR

or other towing capacity limits of the motorhome. It is
your responsibility to properly load the motorhome,
while staying within the tow ratings, GCWR, GVWR,
and GAWRs of the motorhome.

• Do not tow loads that cause the motorhome to

exceed the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating
(GCWR).

• Do not exceed the vertical hitch load rating (tongue

weight) as listed on the hitch label.

• Consult the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s

manual for additional information regarding towing
guidelines for this motorhome.

Failure to comply can result in loss of vehicle control
resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING

THE FULLY LOADED MOTORHOME AND THE TRAILER,
OR TOWED VEHICLE, MUST NOT EXCEED THE
MOTORHOME’S GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING
(GCWR).

• Do not exceed the motorhome gross combined

weight rating (GCWR), the hitch rating (in pounds),
or the maximum tongue weight rating of the hitch
(note: tongue weight is the weight in pounds pushing
down on the hitch).

• Consult with your selling dealer to determine the

GCWR of the motorhome and the towing capacity of
the motorhome.

WARNING

For safe towing a trailer or vehicle with your motorhome,
always stay within the limits of your motorhome’s
GVWR, GCWR, GAWR and weight ratings of the hitch.

NOTICE

TMC Motorhomes are factory equipped with a towing
hitch and wiring harness. However, TMC motorhomes
are not factory equipped with supplemental trailer
braking systems. Always have trailer braking systems
professionally installed and routinely inspected by a

qualified technician.

If you are unsure of any aspect of safe towing, seek
professional advice from a reputable hitch installer,
trailer, or RV dealer.

NOTICE