Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
TIRE AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
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 when turning corners or when parking.
Tire safety checklist:
• Check the tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), this check should also include
the spare tire.
• Inspect tires for uneven wear pattern on the tread, cracks, foreign objects or other signs of
wear or trauma.
• Remove bits of glass or foreign objects wedged in the tire tread. (Use caution when
removing such debris as to not cause personal injury).
• Make sure your tire valves have valve caps.
• Check tire pressure before, during and after a long trip.
• DO NOT overload your vehicle. Check the tire information and loading placard or tire
manufacturer owners manual for the maximum recommended load for the motorhome.
SECTION TWO
STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX lbs" on your motorhomes placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in the
motorhome.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For
example, if the "XXX" equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your
motorhome, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5x150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded into the motorhome.
That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity calculated in
Step #4.
6. If your motorhome will be towing a trailer, tow vehicle etc., that load will be transferred
to your motorhome. Consult this section to determine how this reduces the available cargo
and luggage capacity of your motorhome.
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