PROPER LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Your RV has been designed to carry loads within specified limits. Exceeding these limits will greatly affect the
handling of the RV. These limitations are defined in three ways:
1.
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.
2.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - Maximum load carried by an axle: sum of rating may be more
than GVWR to allow for load variations.
3.
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) - Means the maximum allowable loaded weight of this
motorhome with its towed trailer or towed vehicle.
Check weight ratings of your RV on the serial number identification tag.
Additional terms used when discussing weight and distribution include:
1.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)- The total loaded weight of the RV
2.
Gross Axle Weight (GAW)- The total axle weight under any given load condition
3.
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.
4.
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.
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.
NOTE:
For calculation purposes fresh water weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon. LP gas weighs 4.5 pounds per
gallon.
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