SECTION 3
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
3-6
LIGHTS
All exterior lights should be checked for
proper operation each time the vehicle is
prepared for a trip. Any bulbs which fail to light
should be checked and replaced, when necessary,
with a new bulb of the same size. A failure of
more than one light, such as both taillights not
operating, may indicate a burned out fuse. Check
fuse and replace with one of the same rating
when necessary. If a fuse is not the cause of the
problem, the wiring system should be checked
immediately by an authorized service center.
Refer to your chassis owner’s manual for
further information.
AUTOMOTIVE 12-VOLT FUSES
AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
See your chassis owner’s manual for
information on chassis fuses, circuit breakers and
relays.
LOADING THE VEHICLE
NOTE: Your motor home’s load capacity is des-
ignated by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading your motor home.
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Store or secure all loose items inside the motor
home before traveling. Possible over- looked
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 or evasive maneuver.
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Be aware of GVWR, GAWR and individual
load limit on each tire or set of duals.
When loading the vehicle, distribute the cargo
load equally so that you do not exceed either the
Front or Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) means the weight value specified by
the chassis manufacturer as the load carrying
capacity of a single axle system as measured at
the tire-to-ground interfaces. This is the total
weight a given axle is capable of carrying. Each
axle has its own rating.
Have your vehicle weighed to determine the
proper load distribution for your vehicle. Also
distribute cargo side-to-side so the weight on
each tire or dual set does not exceed one half of
the GAWR for either axle.
For example, if the Front GAWR is 6,000 lbs.,
there should be no more than 3,000 lbs. on each
tire. (If the left side weighs 3,100 lbs. and the
right side weighs 2,700 lbs., at least 100 lbs. of
the load must be shifted from the left side to the
right side.) The GVWR is listed on the Vehicle
Certification Label. (See sample in
Specifications Section).
The GCWR (Gross Combination Weight
Rating) means the maximum allowable loaded
weight of this motor home and any towed trailer
or towed vehicle.
NOTE: We recommend that you dump all hold-
ing tanks before traveling to avoid carry-
ing unnecessary weight.
Rear Air Spring Valves
located inside left rear wheel well
Air Spring Valves
