SECTION 3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MOTOR HOME
3-10
NOTE: The Hitch Load from a Towed Vehicle or
carrier box must also be counted on the
Rear GAWR and subtracted from the
rear axle cargo capacity.
ROOF LOADING
The roof is capable of carrying some light-
weight articles while the vehicle is in motion. A
roof-mounted luggage carrier designed for this
purpose is available from your dealer. However,
roof load while the vehicle is in motion is not to
exceed 10 pounds per square foot or a maximum
of 100 pounds.
When the vehicle is stationary, a cargo load of
100 pounds plus the weight of a 225 pound per-
son to load the cargo or to conduct inspection and
maintenance is permissible.
Weight added to both the roof and the trailer
hitch contribute to the gross vehicle weight,
which must not exceed the vehicle’s GVWR.
TOOL & LADDER STORAGE
The roof ladder extension and various sup-
plied tools are stored in clips on the walls of one
or two of the exterior storage compartments.
Actual locations depend on storage compartment
configuration of your model. The following pho-
tos show typical arrangements.
LADDER EXTENSION
To use the ladder extension:
•
Unfold the bumper support and pin into
place as indicated on the photo below.
•
Hold the ladder extension horizontally with
the bumper pad pointing downward.
•
Slide the open ends of the C-shaped retainers
over the lowest ladder rung as shown in the
photo.
•
Lower the extension into place and push
downward while wiggling it slightly to ‘seat’
the retainers.
•
The ladder is now ready to use.
•
Reverse steps to remove and store.
Tire Tools
Awning
Stakes
Wheel
Liner Tool
Awning
Hook
Slideout Emergency Cranks
Ladder Extension
