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MOTOR HOME LOADING Page 9
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3.
Center both the motor home and the trailer combination on
the
scale and take a reading. This is the Gross Combined
Weight(Reading 3).
4.
Subtract Reading 1 from Reading
2.
This is the
rear
Gross
Axle Weight.
...
Compare the
~eadings
taken on the scales to the appropriate weight ratings
on
the Federal certification tag and wardrobe door tag. Example: The Gross
Combined Weight should
nof
exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating.
If
any readings are higher than the rating, you will have to adjust
or
remove
the load.
If
you exceed weight nitirigs,
you
will:
• cause damage to the motor home, drive train, or chassis
. !
°a
cause unstable driving
and
handling characteristics
• cause unsafe braking
• a reduce your warranty protection.
Since you may load your motor home differently fordifferent trips, loading
. and weight patterns will change. Periodically reweigh your
motor
home and
log the
weightS in the back
of
this manuaL Refer to your log
as
you prepare to
load for
future trips.
Loading.Tips
• Do not load heavy items
in
upper cabinets.
-
• Secure and brace items so they won't move during travel, .
thereby shifting the load. .
© 1996 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
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American Eagle
Wide
Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/96
All rights reselVed
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