SECTION 3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOTOR HOME
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When the front wheel has been weighed, pull
the coach straight ahead until only the rear
wheel/dual set is on the scale pad as shown.
After the rear wheel set has been weighed,
turn the coach around and repeat this process for
the other side.
The load on each wheel or dual-wheel set
should not exceed one-half of the corresponding
GAWR. For example, if the GAWR for the rear
axle is 12,000 lbs., then the load on each rear
dual set (left rear duals or right rear duals)
should not exceed 6,000 lbs.
Tires should be filled to the recommended
air pressure for the highest loaded tire set on that
axle. For example, on the rear axle, if the left
side weighs more than the right, fill the left tires
to the pressure required for that weight, then fill
the right tires to the same pressure as the left
ones.
If your actual weight is considerably less
than GAWR rating, you may be able to lower
your tire pressure. See a tire dealer for a load/
pressure chart.
NOTE: The Hitch Load from a Towed Vehicle or
carrier box must also be counted on the
Rear GAWR and subtracted from the
rear axle cargo capacity.
Be aware that hitch load can affect handling
characteristics. The more weight on the hitch, the
lighter the front end will feel at the steering
wheel.
ROOF LOADING
The roof is capable of carrying some light-
weight articles while the vehicle is in motion. A
roof-mounted luggage carrier designed for this
purpose is available from your dealer. However,
roof load while the vehicle is in motion is not to
exceed 10 pounds per square foot or a maximum
of 100 pounds.
When the vehicle is stationary, a cargo load of
100 pounds plus the weight of a 225 pound per-
son to load the cargo or to conduct inspection and
maintenance is permissible.
Weight added to both the roof and the trailer
hitch contribute to the gross vehicle weight,
which must not exceed the vehicle’s GVWR.
TOOL & LADDER STORAGE
The roof ladder extension and various sup-
plied tools are stored in clips on the walls of one
or two of the exterior storage compartments.
Actual locations depend on storage compartment
configuration of your model. The following
photos show typical arrangements.
Weighing Left Front ‘Corner’
Weighing Left Rear ‘Corner’
