VANLEIGH PINECREST, Owner'S Manual

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P I N E C R E S T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
F U L L T I M E R S O R F U L L T I M I N G — The term used for people who live in their RV full time, or at least the vast
majority of their time.
G A L L E Y — The kitchen in an RV.
G E N E R AT O R — An engine powered device fueled by gasoline or diesel fuel, and sometimes propane, for generating
120-volt AC power.
G E N S E T — Abbreviation for generator set.
G O O S E N E C K — A trailer and hitch configuration connected to the tow truck directly above the rear axle by way of a
standard ball hitch in the truck bed and a vertical, slender arm on front of the trailer. Gooseneck hitching is common
on horse and utility trailers, but rarely found on RV's.
G R AY WAT E R — Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the sink drains, shower and washer/
dryer (if so equipped) go into this tank.
G R O S S A X L E W E I G H T R AT I N G ( G AW R ) — The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT each axle assembly is designed
to carry, as measured at the tires, therefore including the weight of the axle assembly itself. GAWR is established by
considering the rating of each of its components (tires, wheels, springs, axle), and rating the axle on its weakest link. The
GAWR assumes that the LOAD IS EQUAL ON EACH SIDE.
G R O S S C A R R Y I N G C A PAC I T Y ( G C C ) — Means the maximum carrying capacity of your camper. The GCC is equal
to the GVWR minus UVW. The GCC will be reduced by the weight of fresh water or other tanks, propane, occupants,
personal items or dealer installed accessories.
G R O S S C O M B I N E D W E I G H T R AT I N G ( G C W R ) — The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COMBINED WEIGHT of the tow
vehicle and attached towed vehicle. GCWR assumes that both vehicles have functioning brakes, with exceptions in
some cases for very light towed vehicles, normally less than 1,500 pounds. (Check your tow vehicle’s towing guide.)
G R O S S T R A I L E R W E I G H T R AT I N G ( G T W R ) — The MAXIMUM TOWED VEHICLE WEIGHT. Each component
(receiver, drawbar, ball) of a ball-type hitch has its own rating. Some balltype hitches have separate ratings when used
with a weight distributing system.
G R O S S V E H I C L E W E I G H T R AT I N G ( G V W R ) — The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle,
including liquids, passengers, cargo, and the tongue weight of any towed vehicle.
H E AT E X C H A N G E R — A device that transfers heat from one source to another. For example, there is a heat ex-
changer in your furnace — the propane flame and combustion products are contained inside the heat exchanger that
is sealed from the inside area. Inside air is blown over the surface of the exchanger, where it is warmed and the blown
through the ducting system for room heating. The combustion gases are vented to the outside air.
H E AT S T R I P — A heat strip is an electric heating element located in the air conditioning system with the warm air
distributed by the air conditioner fan and ducting system. They are typically 1500 watt elements (about the same watt-
age as an electric hair dryer) and have limited function. Basically they "take the chill off."
G L O S S A R Y