Jayco Granite Ridge Greyhawk Escapade 2005, Руководство пользователя

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c. Pull forward so that only the rear axle is on the scale (again with the edge of the scale
midway between the front and drive axles), and record the scaled weight.
d. If a boat, trailer or other vehicle is being towed, it should be weighed and combined
with the towing vehicle's GVWR to ensure the total weight does not exceed the
GCWR.
2. SEGMENTED PLATFORM - Platform scales with segmented sections can
provide individual axle weights and total vehicle weights simultaneously, when
the vehicle is positioned properly.
Position the vehicle on the scales so that each axle is centered as much as possible
on separate segments, and record the weight. Reposition the vehicle so that only
one side is on the scale, again centered on the segment as much as possible.
Subtract the weighed wheel positions from the total axle weights to determine the
unweighed wheel positions' weights.
3. SINGLE AXLE - This scale weighs one axle at a time. Drive your front axle onto
the scale and stop long enough for the weight to be recorded. Pull vehicle forward
until the rear axle is on the scale. To obtain the gross vehicle weight, add the two
axle loads together. To obtain the individual wheel position weights, repeat this
process with only one side of the recreation vehicle on the scale.
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NOTE: Even though the weight of the total axle may be within the axle's rating, it
may be overloaded on one side. This causes one wheel position to be overloaded.
Therefore, side-to-side weighing should also be done.
a. To determine individual wheel position weights, it is necessary to repeat the
previous three steps (1a, 1b, and 1c), but this time, use only one side of the scale.
b. To calculate the opposite side of the vehicle wheel position weight, subtract this
side's weights from the weights recorded in steps 1a, 1b, and 1c.
Your recreation vehicle 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 recreation vehicle
being partially off the scale.
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, to improve the handling characteristics of
the vehicle and to not void the warranty.
With these actual weights, it is now possible to compare them against the GAWR, GVWR
and tire capacities. These weights are also what should be used to help determine the proper
air pressure for the tires.
TIRES
The chassis manufacturer has equipped your motorhome with name brand tires.
Recommended air pressure (PSI) is stamped on each tire and can also be found on the
Federal Certification Label. Always check air pressure and adjust accordingly while tires
are cold. During travel, tires heat up and pressure increases. DO NOT release air pressure
when tires are hot or your tires may then be under inflated.
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