FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL Chateau, Руководство пользователя

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FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL
Cargo can be added to the recreation vehicle, up to the maximum weight specified on the placard.
For motorized vehicles, the combined weight of passengers and cargo is provided as a single
number. If fewer people are traveling, more cargo can be added. If more people are involved, the
weight of cargo must be reduced. In any case, remember: the total weight of a fully loaded
vehicle, including passengers, can not exceed the stated GVWR.
Water and propane also need to be considered. The weight of fully filled propane containers is
considered part of the weight of the recreation vehicle before it is loaded with people or cargo and
is not considered part of the disposable cargo lead. Water however, is a cargo weight and is
treated as such. If there is a fresh water storage tank of 100 gallons, this tank when filled would
weigh about 800 pounds. If more cargo or people are being transported, water can be
off-loaded to keep the total amount of cargo added to the recreation vehicle within the limits of the
GVWR so as not to overload the recreation vehicle. Understanding this flexibility will allow you, the
owner, to make choices that fit your travel and camping needs.
NOTE: Four Winds International does not recommend traveling with the fresh water tank at full
capacity.
When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent overloading front to back and
side to side. Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as
reasonable. Too many items on one side may overload a tire. The best way to know the actual
weight of the vehicle is to weigh it at a public scale. Talk to your RV dealer to discuss the
weighing methods needed to capture the various weights related to the RV. This would include
weights for the following: axles, wheels, hitch or pin (in the case of a trailer) and total weight.
The results of overloading can have serious consequences for passenger safety. Improper weight
distribution or too much weight on your recreation vehicles suspension system can cause spring,
shock absorber, or brake failure, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or
other damage.
An overloaded recreation vehicle is hard to drive and hard to stop. In cases of serious
overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly on steep hills. The load a tire will carry safely
is a combination of the size of tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Excessive loads and/or under inflation cause tire overloading and, as a result, abnormal tire
flexing occurs. This situation can generate and excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive
heat may lead to tire failure.
Chassis Operations & Procedures
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Cargo Capacities
How Overloading Affects the recreation vehicle & Tires