Starcraft Travel Star, Руководство пользователя

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SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION STARCRAFT TOWABLE
Fig. 3.1 Tire and Loading Information
Fig. 3.2 Federal Certification label
Fig 3.3 Trailer Weight Information label
You may question the total weight capacity of
the tires on your RV being less than the
GVWR; this is correct. In order to calculate
the actual weight on the RV tires, it is
necessary to include the tongue weight. The
tongue weight is actually being carried by
your tow vehicle, not the RV tires.
For example: If the tires are rated at
2,000 lbs. each x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs.
and the RV has a GVWR of 9,000 lbs.
with a tongue weight of 1,200 lbs. The
actual weight on the RV tires is 7,800
lbs. which is within the weight rating of
the tires.
If you have further questions, please contact
your dealer or Starcraft Customer Service.
L
OADING
Y
OUR
RV
Store and secure all loose items inside the
RV before traveling. Overlooked items such
as canned goods, or small appliances on the
countertop, cooking pans on the range or
free-standing furniture items can become
dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop.
Never load the RV in excess of the GAWR
for either axle. Overloading your RV may
result in adverse handling characteristics
and damage to the chassis.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This
means you should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal travel to determine
the actual weight. If you exceed the
GVWR, you
MUST remove items from the
RV, or drain liquids, then re-weigh the
vehicle to ensure you have achieved a
safe weight. Do not travel with full
grey/black holding tanks. This not only
wastes gas but, depending upon the
location of the grey or black holding tanks,
can affect handling characteristics.
Your recreation vehicle’s load capacity is
designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading the vehicle. Do not
exceed your GVWR and ensure you are
loading the vehicle as evenly as you can
for the best possible handling. Ensure
heavy items are secured so they do not
shift during travel.
Store items in areas designated for
storage. Do not store anything in the areas
reserved for the converter, electrical panels
or the furnace or water heater, etc.
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