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For motorhomes, the water and propane also need to be considered.
Th
e weight of fully
fi
lled pro-
pane containers is considered part of the weight of the RV before it is loaded with people or cargo
and is not considered part of the disposable cargo load. Water, however, is a cargo weight and is
treated as such. If there If there is a fresh water storage tank of 50 gallons, this tank when
fi
lled would
weigh about 400 pounds. If more cargo or people are being transported, water can be o
ff
-loaded
to keep the total amount of cargo added to the vehicle within the limits of the GVWR so as not to
overload the vehicle.
Understanding this
fl
exibility will allow you to make choices that
fi
t your travel and camping needs.
When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent overloading front to back and
side to side. Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable. Too
many items on one side may overload a tire.
Th
e best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle is to weigh it at a certi
fi
ed public scale. Talk to
your RV dealer to discuss the weighing methods needed to determine the various weights related to
the RV.
Th
is would include weights for the following: axles, wheels, hitch and total weight.
How Overloading A
ff
ects Your RV and Tires
Th
e results of overloading can have serious consequences for passenger safety. Too much weight
on your vehicle’s suspension system can cause spring, shock absorber, or brake failure, handling or
steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
An overloaded vehicle is hard to drive and hard to stop. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can
fail completely, particularly on steep hills.
Th
e load a tire will safely carry is a combination of the size
of tire, its load range, and corresponding in
fl
ation pressure.
Excessive loads and/or under-in
fl
ation cause tire overloading and, as a result, abnormal tire
fl
exing
occurs.
Th
is situation can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may
lead to tire wear and eventually tire failure.
It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper in
fl
ation is critical. Since RVs
can be con
fi
gured and loaded in many ways, air pressures must be determined from actual loads
(determined by weighing) and taken from the load and in
fl
ation tables provided by the tire manu-
facturer.
Th
ese air pressures may di
ff
er from those found on the certi
fi
cation label. However, they
should never exceed the tire limitation for load or air pressure.
Tire Safety Tips
Preventing Tire Damage
• Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road.
• Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway, and try not to strike the curb
Summary of Contents for Allegro Bus 2016
Page 8: ...1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 17: ...10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chapter 2 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 28: ...21 HEATING AIR CONDITIONING Chapter 3 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 33: ...26 MAJOR APPLIANCES Chapter 4 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 40: ...33 ENTERTAINMENT Chapter 5 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 44: ...37 CABINETS FURNITURE Chapter 6 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 49: ...42 STRUCTURAL FEATURES Chapter 7 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 51: ...44 ELECTRICAL FEATURES Chapter 8 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 66: ...59 SLIDE OUT FEATURES Chapter 9 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 70: ...63 EXTERIOR FEATURES Chapter 10 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 76: ...69 INTERIOR FEATURES Chapter 11 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 80: ...73 PLUMBING BATH FEATURES Chapter 12 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 98: ...DRIVING YOUR MOTORHOME Chapter 14 91 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...
Page 104: ...ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Chapter 15 97 ...
Page 139: ...MAINTENANCE DATA CHARTS Chapter 16 132 To print a color copy visit www tiffinmotorhomes com ...