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W E I G H I N G , L O A D I N G , A N D T O W I N G
T H O R M O T O R C O A C H | M A D E T O F I T
• Give careful attention to where and what type of
flammable materials you store and transport. Certain
storage areas are clearly labeled
DO NOT STORE
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Be sure all canisters
are secure and leak free. DO NOT TRANSPORT LP
TANKS OR CANISTERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE
(see
Propane Section).
• For traveling safety, it is important to make sure tie down
straps on appliances, furniture, and cargo (inside the
vehicle) and cargo (outside the vehicle) are secured and
remain tight. Check straps regularly to ensure they have
not loosened during travel.
• Be sure not to overload roof racks with cargo that is
heavier than the load-carrying capacity of the roof rack
system.
• If you are towing a trailer or vehicle, be sure to stay under
the towing capacity of your motorhome and that the add-
ed weight stays under the GCWR for your motorhome.
Towing With Your Motorhome
A SEPARATE FUNCTIONING BRAKE SYSTEM IS
REQUIRED FOR ANY TOWED VEHICLES OR TRAILERS
WEIGHING MORE THAN 1500 LBS WHEN FULLY
LOADED. NEVER EXCEED THE GVWR, OR THE GAWR
SPECIFIED ON THE MOTORHOME’S CERTIFICATION
LABEL.
• Never exceed the weight ratings of the trailer hitch
installed on the motorhome. Failure to heed any part
of this warning could result in loss of control of the
motorhome and towed vehicle or trailer and may
cause an accident and serious injury. For specific
towed vehicle braking requirements, consult your
chassis owner’s manual.
• An auxiliary braking system may be required for
control of a towed vehicle behind the motorhome.
Do not assume the braking capabilities of the
motorhome can also adequately stop the combined
weight of the motorhome and towed vehicle.
WARNING WARNING
• The designated hitch rating may exceed the GCWR
or other towing capacity limits of the motorhome. It is
your responsibility to properly load the motorhome,
while staying within the tow ratings, GCWR, GVWR,
and GAWRs of the motorhome.
• Do not tow loads that cause the motorhome to
exceed the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating
(GCWR).
• Do not exceed the vertical hitch load rating (tongue
weight) as listed on the hitch label.
• Consult the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s
manual for additional information regarding towing
guidelines for this motorhome.
Failure to comply can result in loss of vehicle control
resulting in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING
THE FULLY LOADED MOTORHOME AND THE TRAILER,
OR TOWED VEHICLE, MUST NOT EXCEED THE
MOTORHOME’S GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING
(GCWR).
• Do not exceed the motorhome gross combined
weight rating (GCWR), the hitch rating (in pounds),
or the maximum tongue weight rating of the hitch
(note: tongue weight is the weight in pounds pushing
down on the hitch).
• Consult with your selling dealer to determine the
GCWR of the motorhome and the towing capacity of
the motorhome.
WARNING WARNING
For safe towing a trailer or vehicle with your motorhome,
always stay within the limits of your motorhome’s
GVWR, GCWR, GAWR and weight ratings of the hitch.
NOTICE NOTICE
TMC Motorhomes are factory equipped with a towing
hitch and wiring harness. However, TMC motorhomes
are not factory equipped with supplemental trailer
braking systems. Always have trailer braking systems
professionally installed and routinely inspected by a
qualified technician.
If you are unsure of any aspect of safe towing, seek
professional advice from a reputable hitch installer,
trailer, or RV dealer.
NOTICE NOTICE