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Tent Camper Owner’s Manual
1. Gross Axle Weight
plus
2. Tongue Weight
equals
3. Gross Vehicle Weight
note: gross axle Weight is DeterMineD
With all tires on the sCale. siDe
to siDe Weight Distribution is
DeterMineD by Weighing eaCh
siDe inDepenDently.
To weigh your camper properly, use the following procedure:
1. Level the trailer and make sure that it remains level throughout the weighing process.
2. To compute gross vehicle weight, pull the trailer onto the scales and weigh with both the axle and front jack
resting on the scale. The difference between the weight of the camper fully loaded and empty is the rated per-
sonal cargo weight. If for example the GVWR of your camper is listed at 7040 lbs., and empty it weighs 4755
lbs., your personal cargo weight cannot exceed 2285 lbs. The GVWR must not exceed the GVWR found on the
certification decal.
3. For tongue weight, rest only the hitch on the scale and weigh with the camper fully loaded for travel. Check the
weight against the proper tongue weight as listed on the certification decal.
4. To compute gross axle weight, pull forward so that only the camper axle is resting on the scale. If the weight
exceeds the GAWR on the weight distribution information sticker, remove or redistribute the weight to meet
the proper specification. The difference between gross vehicle weight and gross axle weight is the tongue weight.
If additional items are added to the camper after it has been weighed, and the loading analysis completed, weigh
each additional item using a bathroom scale before placing them in the camper. The total of these items are then
added to the GVW originally determined.
Remember that by adding additional weight, you may be affecting the tongue weight of the trailer. The tongue
weight is increased by moving cargo forward, and decreased by moving cargo toward the rear. However, too much
weight in the rear can cause sway, or handling instability.
Once you become familiar with loading your camper and know how to distribute the weight, make a list and a dia-
gram you can use for future reference. Plan your loading and storage so that emergency items are easily accessed.
Place heavier or breakable items on the camper floor for greater load stability. Make sure these items are well packed
and secured to prevent movement. Take extra care not to overload the front and rear ends of the camper.
Use packing material around breakable items such as plates and glasses if you will be traveling over rough roads
or terrain. It is a good idea to use non-skid materials under heavier items to help prevent breakage or load shifting.
Resist the temptation to carry more supplies than you need. It is important to remember that the weight of items
you purchase while traveling, must be added to the camper weight and you may need to rearrange items to maintain
correct load distribution.
T
Owing
V
ehiCLe
r
equiremenTs
When considering a towing vehicle, keep in mind certain requirements for safe and easy use:
1. Transmission - The transmission can be either manual or automatic, but automatic transmission will control
engine loads better.