PROPER LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
The motorhome has been designed to carry loads within specified limits. Exceeding these limits will greatly
affect the handling of the motorhome, create an unsafe condition and may void warranties. These limitations
are defined in three ways:
•
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
– Maximum permissible weight of this motorhome. The
GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Net Carrying
Capacity.
•
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
- Maximum load carried by an axle: sum of rating may be more
than GVWR to allow for load variations.
•
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
- Means the maximum allowable loaded weight of this
motorhome with its towed trailer or towed vehicle.
NOTE:
Check the weight ratings of the motorhome on the serial number identification tag.
Additional terms used when discussing weight and distribution include:
•
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
- The total loaded weight of the RV
•
Gross Axle Weight (GAW)
- The total axle weight under any given load condition
•
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW)
- Weight of this motorhome as built at the factory with full fuel,
engine oil, and coolants. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, LP Gas, occupants, or dealer
installed accessories.
•
Net Carrying Capacities (NCC)
- Maximum weight of all occupants including the driver, personal
belongings, food, fresh water, LP Gas, tools, tongue weight of towed vehicle, dealer installed
accessories, etc. , that can be carried by this motorhome. (NCC is equal to or less than GVWR minus
UVW).
NOTE:
When establishing the NCC, weigh the motorhome with the fresh water tank and the LP tank. Do not
allow anyone to be in the motorhome when establishing this rating. To determine the allowable tow rate
subtract the GVWR from the NCC.
NOTE:
Do not assume that you can fill all tanks and storage areas and be within the GVWR. Weights of stored
items and passengers will vary greatly and will affect total weight of your RV. For calculation purposes fresh
water weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon. LP Gas weighs 4.5 pounds per gallon.
WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL
A weight information label, similar to the following diagram, has been placed inside a wardrobe closet in your
motorhome. These weights are based on calculations involving similar vehicles as yours and will not be the
exact weight of your vehicle. You will need to weigh your vehicle to determine the exact weights and carrying
capacities of your vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not overload the motorhome.
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