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Read through all the weighing instructions
before
you begin. If you have further
questions, consult with your dealer or the scale
operator. Your RV must be weighed fully
loaded (that is with food, clothing, fuel, water,
propane, supplies, etc).
1. Weigh the RV including the tongue weight,
while detached from the tow vehicle. This
actual overall weight must be less than or
equal to the GVWR for safe operation. If
the overall weight is greater than the
GVWR, some contents must be removed
until the actual overall weight is less than
or equal to GVWR.
2. Hitch the RV to your tow vehicle. Weigh the
RV and the tow vehicle to determine the
GCW. Make sure that this rating is less
than or equal to the GCWR as specified by
the manufacturer of your tow vehicle. If this
overall weight is greater than the GCWR,
some contents must be removed to bring
the combination into compliance with the
listed ratings.
3. Weigh the RV while attached to but
excluding the tow vehicle. This will result in
the actual weight that is exerted on all of
the
RV tires. This weight may be
subtracted from the overall RV GVWR to
determine the actual “tongue” weight.
4. With the RV still attached to the tow
vehicle, weigh each wheel position
separately to ensure each tire is not
overloaded.
To determine the wheel position weight:
5. Pull the RV onto the scale so only one tire
is on the scale. Record the weight. Your
RV must remain as level as possible on the
scale (even though an axle or side is not
physically on the scale). Obviously, to
obtain the side-to-side weights, there must
be enough space on either side of the
scale to accommodate the RV being
partially off the scale.
6. To calculate the opposite side of the RV
wheel position weight, subtract the first
side’s weight from the weight determined
in step #3.
If there is a difference in the weights on one
side of the vehicle as compared to weights on
the other side, components (tires, wheels,
brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could
be overloaded, even though the total axle load
is within the GAWR. It is important to
redistribute the load to avoid component
failure, improve the handling characteristics of
the tow vehicle and not void the
Towable
Limited Warranty .
With these actual weights, it is now possible to
compare them against the Trailer Weight
Information label weight ratings to ensure you
are below the posted minimum ratings.
F
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S
HORT
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RIP
After familiarizing yourself with the RV,
including going through test runs on the
systems and having the RV weighed, it is time
to take one or two short trips. The experience
gained can be priceless.
We recommend an overnight stay at a nearby
campground. That way it is more convenient if
you need to go back to get an item you forgot
or didn’t know you would need. Otherwise, you
may
end up spending time or money
needlessly by bringing along unused items
that take up space or trying to locate and
purchase
items you hadn’t counted on
needing prior to leaving your home on an
extended trip in unfamiliar territory.
Not all RVers will need the same equipment or
supplies. For example, individual needs and
personal tastes differ, as does the various
climates and terrains you will be traveling
through with your RV.
Remember if most of your trips are planned for
the summer and your shake down trip is made
during some other season, there will be
adjustments that you will need to take into
consideration.
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PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION