Monaco DYNASTY 2006, Руководство пользователя

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64 • SECTION 2 — DRIVING & SAFETY DYNASTY 2006
It is important to understand that the weighing process is performed in two phases. First, by determining the
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC); and second, to ensure the GVWR is not exceeded when adjusting tire pressures.
The weighing process should start by recording the GVWR from the Federal Weight Label, then weighing the
motorhome unloaded, without passengers and with a full fuel tank. Engine and transmission fl uid levels must
be full. This is known as the Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW). Once this weight has been recorded it can be
subtracted from the GVWR.
GVWR 35,000 - UVW 20,000 = A 15,000
Next, begin to calculate the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC). Fresh water weight and LP-Gas weight can now
be subtracted from the remaining total line A.
• Water weight is the number of gallons multiplied by 8.3.
• LP-Gas weight is the number of gallons multiplied by 4.2.
A 10-gallon water heater with a 40-gallon fresh tank would total 50 gallons times 8.3, or 415 pounds. A 30-
gallon LP-Gas tank will have 24 gallons of LP-Gas due to the 80% valve. This would mean 24 gallons multiplied
by 4.2, or 100.8 pounds.
A 15,000 - 415 = B 14,585
B 14,585 - 100.8 = C 14,482.2
Next, calculate the Sleep Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR) the manufacturer’s designated number of sleeping
positions for the motorhome multiplied by 154 pounds.
The 154 pounds (70kg) is the average weight established by the US Federal Government and Transport
Canada, and is used to arrive at Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC). However, actual sleep capacity weight may be
greater. The SCWR is not intended to limit the sleeping capacity to a specifi ed weight.
Example:
If the manufacturer has designated the motorhome sleeping position at 4 (616 pounds) and there are
four people who weigh 200, 200, 178 and 138 pounds, totaling 716 pounds, that doesn’t mean the sleeping capacity
is reduced to three individuals, but rather the CCC is reduced by 100 pounds due to the actual passenger weight.
C 14,484.2 - SCWR 716 = CCC 13,768.2
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) is how much cargo the motorhome can carry. However, tongue weight of a
towed vehicle will further reduce this amount.