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RVIA Trailer Weight Information label: This label
is located inside on the back of a cabinet door over the
kitchen sink area. The label is identified by Model and
V.I.N. The GVWR is reprinted on this label. Trailer
weight and capacity information for this specific
recreational vehicle are listed here.
Loading and
weight distribution guidelines.
Loading your Pacific Coachworks recreational vehicle
and tow vehicle will become second nature to you after
you've had a little practice. Use the following guidelines
to obtain the proper weight distribution.
Cargo Capacity: Between various governments,
industry associations and manufacturers there are sev-
eral opinions and methods of ways to calculate the
capacity of a trailer. For your specific recreational
vehicle, use formula #3 as listed in
Cargo Capacity
Formula
on page 25. There is no substitute for actually
weighing your trailer to get the straight scoop.
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Never exceed weights: Do not exceed the indi-
vidual GVWRs of your tow vehicle and your trailer;
the GCWR of your combined vehicles; the GAWRs of
any axle; the maximum rating of any tire; the towing
capacity of your hitch; the vertical capacity of your
hitch, or the weight limits of any cargo areas.
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Recommended Hitch Weight Percentage: Load
your trailer in such a manner that the loaded hitch
weight, when compared to the overall loaded trailer
weight, is within these ranges
min. max.
- for conventional trailers 10% 15%
- for fifth wheel trailers 15% 25%
These percentages should be calculated with the
trailer loaded the way you anticipate traveling,
hitched to the tow vehicle, and the load equalizing
spring bars tightened.
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Roof Cargo Storage: Heavy items stored high
and behind the axles may adversely affect your
trailer's towing stability Cargo carried on the roofs
of models equipped with a roof rack and ladder is
limited to 100 pounds while traveling. If a cargo
pod is used, its weight must be included in the 100
pound limit.
How to Load your Trailer:
Do-
1. Start by loading most of your cargo just ahead of
the trailer axles, then adjust your load as needed.
You may have to experiment with various cargo
configurations in order to balance the load on
the axles and keep the hitch weight percentage
within the recommended range.
2. Distribute your cargo as low as possible. The
lower the center of gravity, the better your
towing stability will be.
3. Load your cargo as evenly as possible from side
to side. Each tire has its own maximum load
rating stamped on its sidewall. It is theoretically
possible to stay under an axle's GAWR and still
overload an individual tire on that axle if you are
not careful. Tire manufacturers have complained
that RV tire overloading is one of the major
causes of tire failure.
4. Brace and/or secure all cargo so that it will not
shift during travel. Shifting cargo can cause
damage to your trailer, as well as degrade your
towing stability by unbalancing your load.
5. Remember your tow vehicle is an important
part of your total towing combination. Load
it and weigh it with the same considerations
as your trailer.
Don't -
6. Do not load heavy items in upper
cabinets.
7.
Do not leave any item unsecured,
especially heavy items.
8.
Do not add another trailer behind your
trailer.