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WEIGHT DEFINITIONS
GAWR: The allowable weight, INCLUDING CARGO AND PASSENGERS, which can be SAFELY supported by a
specified axle.
GVWR: The maximum permissible weight of your vehicle, INCLUDING CARGO, ALL OPTIONS, PASSENGERS,
GASOLINE AND WATER.
GCWR: The maximum permissible weight of your fully loaded vehicle including the weight of any towed vehicle or
trailer.
NCC: The net cargo capacity of the vehicle as equipped by Gulf Stream. This does not include water.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND VEHICLE HANDLING
The total amount of weight carried by your vehicle is extremely important. It is critical that you weigh your vehicle
prior to taking a trip in order to determine if you are within the weight limitations of the vehicle’s suspension. While
each vehicle is custom made and may have different handling characteristics than the other, most operators will find
that a front to rear weight distribution of 35/65 (Front axle 35% of total loaded vehicle weight with passengers and rear
axle 65% of total loaded vehicle weight) will provide a good vehicle handling experience. These ratios will vary
according to options, chassis design and end user installed equipment. Vehicle handling is affected by weight
placement. Some owner’s may wish to enhance vehicle handling by the addition of shocks, upgraded anti-sway bars,
air suspensions, steering stabilizers, etc. These items are user preference items and are not necessary for the safe
operation of this vehicle as equipped by Gulf Stream. Vehicle handling is also greatly affected by proper tire air
pressure. One or more tires low on air may cause the vehicle to wander and/or sway in a dangerous manner. CHECK
THE WEIGHTS. CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE WEIGHT. See the Federal Sticker for
the needed information (FIG. 1).
THE METHOD OF WEIGHING YOUR VEHICLE
(FIG 3.)
There are many locations where you can weigh your vehicle, including grain elevators, scrap iron businesses, sand
and gravel dealers and state and federal weight stations (usually listed in phone directory).
NOTE: BE SURE TO WEIGH THE VEHICLE WITH EVERYTHING IN IT INCLUDING PASSENGERS, CARGO,
FULL LP, AND GASOLINE.
The procedure for weighing is as follows (unless modified by the weighmaster):
1. Drive only the front axle of the unit onto the scale. Have the weight master note this weight.
2. Drive forward and place both front and rear axles onto the scale. Have the weigh master note this weight.
3. Drive forward until only the rear axle is on the scale. Have the weight master note this weight.
NOTE: COMPARE ALL WEIGHTS WITH THOSE LISTED ON THE FEDERAL ID STICKER.