Highland RIDGE RV, Руководство пользователя

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To assure safe towing and travel, it is important the proper attention be given to loading the
cargo area. Caution should be taken not to exceed the weight capacity of the cargo ramp,
cargo area and the GVWR of the RV. It is also important to make sure you comply with
all towing requirements of your tow vehicle. Refer to the tow vehicle’s owner’s manual for
towing requirements.
Weight distribution
It is important to evenly distribute the load when loading the cargo bay area. Failure to do
so could adversely affect the towing and handling or the RV.
The following guidelines must be used when loading the cargo area of the RV.
1. Load the cargo bay from front to back, keeping heavier vehicles/items to the front of
the cargo bay area.
2. Load all vehicles/equipment evenly from side to side in the cargo bay.
3. Secure all vehicles/items to prevent load shifts during transit.
4. After loading, weigh the trailer at the hitch, each axle, and each wheel. Observe all
trailer gross, axle, and tire ratings.
5. If the weight of the loaded trailer exceeds any of the ratings as listed on the certification
label located on the front lower left outside wall, remove or re-distribute the cargo load
until the weight(s) are less than the maximum ratings.
5. Install the dolly wheel or platform.
6. Release the weight distributing bars (customer supplied).
7. Open the tongue jack coupler latch.
8. Turn the tongue jack crank to raise the coupler above the hitch ball.
9. Level the RV (front-to-back) with the tongue jack crank.
10. If applicable, lower the stabilizer jacks.
11. Pull the tow vehicle away, as desired.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight. If you exceed the
GVWR, you MUST remove items from the RV, or drain liquids, then re-weigh
the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight. Do not travel with full
grey/black holding tanks. This not only wastes gas but, depending upon the
location of the grey or black holding tanks, can affect handling characteristics.
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Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the cargo ramp. The
maximum capacity of the ramp is 3000 LB with load evenly distributed and
1000 LB per wheel contact.
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