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ON THE ROAD
State laws in the United States and
provincial laws in Canada vary concerning
operator licensing requirements and vehicle
dimensional restrictions. Check the laws in
the area where you anticipate traveling.
MOTOR HOME LOADING
Responsibility for Proper Loading
As the operator of this motor home, you are re spon-
sible for its proper and safe loading. This section is
intended to provide you with helpful information
concerning the loading of your motor home.
Your motor home chassis is designed to carry
a specifically rated maximum weight. This
weight includes everything: the weight of the
empty motor home itself, all occupants and
their belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water
and anything else that may be in or attached to
the motor home. The specified weights must
never be exceeded. If you do exceed them, you
will change how your motor home handles and
responds, possibly leading to a vehicle crash.
Some Definitions First
Before discussing loading and weighing, we need
to explain some common weight terms. We will
use abbreviations and you should refer back to
these terms if you do not understand what the
abbreviation means.
Designated Seating Capacity
(Canadian units only)
The number of sleeping positions
designated equals the seating capacity.
Factory Weight*
Is the UVW at the time of shipment from
the factory to the dealer.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)*
Is the maximum permissible loaded weight
a specific axle is designed to carry.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)*
Is the value specified by the motor home
manufacturer as the maximum allowable
loaded weight of this motor home with its
towed trailer or towed vehicle . Towing
and braking capacities may be different.
Refer to American Coach and the chassis
manufacturer’s manuals for complete
information.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)*
Is the maximum permissible weight of
this fully loaded motor home. The GVWR
is equal to or greater than the sum of
the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity.
LCCR (Load Carrying Capacity Reduced)*
Is the amount the OCCC is reduced due to
vehicle weight added by the dealer between
vehicle certification and first retail sale.
MGTW (Maximum Gross Towed Weight)*
Is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer
or towed vehicle this motor home, with
equipped hitch, has been designated to tow.
The maximum weight that can be safely
towed depends on the article being towed.
Consult the “hitch rating” tag for specific
towing capacities.
MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight)*
Is the maximum permissible downward
force exerted on the hitch ball by the towed
vehicle coupler. Consult the hitch rating tag
or Fed Certification Tag for specific tongue
weight capacities
OCCC (Occupant and Cargo Carrying
Capacity)*
Is the available weight capacity for
occupants and cargo however dealer
options may reduce this by the LCCR.
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NOTE
In some cases the Cargo Carrying Capacity may have
to be reduced to tow specific articles. Maximum Gross
Towed Weight cannot be increased by changing the
trailer hitch.
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