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Positioning Motorhome on Weight Scales
EXAMPLE:
GVWR 14,500 lb.
GVW 12,570 lb. (scale weight)
Reserve Capacity 1,930 lb.
Front GAWR 5,000 lb.
Front GAW 3,680 lb. (scale weight)
F r o n t A x l e R e s e r v e
Capacity 1,320 lb.
Rear GAWR 10,000 lb.
Rear GAW 8,891 lb. (scale weight)
R e a r A x l e R e s e r v e
Capacity
1,110 lb.
(ABOVE WEIGHTS ARE FOR EXAMPLE ONLY AND
NOT ACTUAL WEIGHTS)
CAUTION
Properly inflated tires wear longer and contribute
to safer handling. Check tire pressure only when
the tires are cold (not used for at least 3 hours).
See tire manufacturer’s information for proper
inflation guidelines. Inflating tires to the maximum
allowed rating when not necessary may cause
poor ride characteristics and adverse effects on
your RV.
At this point, if you have any overload or imbalance,
redistribute the weight and reweigh the motorhome.
When you become familiar with how to load and weigh
your RV, make a list and diagram to carry with you for
easy reference.
NOTE:
Weight distribution is extremely important in the handling
and wear of your motorhome. Remember to add the
weight of any items purchased on your trip to the starting
weight of your coach and to distribute the weight evenly.
Also, keep in mind that if you make any major changes
in the items you are carrying, it will be necessary to
reweigh your RV.
Weighing Tips
•
Cargo weight may vary greatly and will affect the
total weight of your recreational vehicle. Always
weigh the recreational vehicle at a certified weigh
station equipped with platform scales. (Remember
that wind and rain can cause weights to be
inaccurate.)
•
Check the telephone directory or with local authori-
ties for the location of weigh stations in your area. If
you find that you have exceeded the GVWR of the
recreational vehicle, you will have to remove items
until you are within the specified limits. If you find
that you have exceeded either of the GAWR’s, you
will need to redistribute the load within the recre-
ational vehicle to meet the specified limits.
•
To help ensure that items will be evenly distributed,
plan ahead before loading your RV. Not only will the
recreational vehicle handle and ride better, you will
also have reduced tire wear and increased fuel
economy.
•
When weighing the recreational vehicle, weigh both
right- and left-hand sides separately. This will
ensure that you have not overloaded one side or the
other, affecting handling. DO NOT store heavy items
near the front or rear of the RV as doing so could
cause damage.
•
To help keep weight reduced, empty the holding
tanks before leaving on a trip and as often as pos-
sible when traveling. Carry only as much water as
you will need for traveling. If needed, the water
tanks can be used to help balance the weight in the
motorhome (a gallon of water weighs 8 pounds).
•
Secure all items stored inside and outside the recre-
ational vehicle, and be sure all doors and drawers
are securely latched or shut.
Loading Tips
•
After you have determined what cargo makes up the
allowable GVWR, make a loading diagram of your
properly loaded RV.
•
Store emergency items, flashlights, flares, tools,
electrical cords, first-aid kit, etc., in an easily acces-
sible storage compartment, taking care to keep
those items in a waterproof container.
WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING
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