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2.
Center the vehicle (all axles)
on
the scale and take a
reading. This is the Gross
Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).
3.
Center both rear axles on the scale and take a
reading. This reading is the rear Gross
Axle Weight for
motor homes with tag
axles (Reading 3).
4.
Center the towed vehicle on the scale and take a
reading (Reading 4).
Compare the readings taken
on
the scales to the weight
ratings on the
Federal certification tag and wardrobe
door tag.
Fill
in the chart at the bottom of the page to aid
in comparing weights.
MOTOR HOME READINGS
If
any readings are higher than the rating, adjust or
remove the
load.
EXCEEDING WEIGHT RATINGS WILL:
Cause damage
to
the motor home, drive train or chassis;
Cause unstable driving and handling characteristics;
Cause unsafe braking;
Reduce your warranty protection.
Periodically reweigh your motor home and log the weights
in the back of this
manual to help loading for future trips.
Loading and weight patterns will change according to
use.
NOTE: Some states and provinces require
brakes and safety chains on towed vehicles.
Consult the proper authorities
in
the states or
provinces through which you will be traveling.
Loading Tips
Do not load heavy items
in
upper cabinets.
Secure and brace items so they won't move during
travel, thereby shifitng the load.
Do not load heavy items near either end of the motor
home or
on
the bumpers.
Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
wheel
loads
as equal as possible.
Water weighs 8.33 Ibs. per gallon. Carry only as much
water as needed for
travel use or to balance the load.
Whenever possible, empty the holding tanks before
traveling.
WARNING
MODIFICATION OFYOURVEHICLE BY AD-
DITION
OF
RACKS
NOT
ORIGINALLY
EQUIPPED BY THE MANUFACTURER
TO
CARRY
ADDITIONAL
EQUIPMENT, VE-
HICLES,
OR
CARGO WILL REDUCE YOUR
WARRANTY COVERAGE AND
MAY
CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY
OR
PROPERTY DAM-
AGE.
SCALE READINGS
GVWR
_____
_
Front GAWR
___
_
Rear GAWR
____
_
MOTOR HOME
FRONT AXLE
REAR
AXLE
Reading 2
____
~
Reading 1
_~
__
~
Reading 3
____
~
Hitch Rating
____
~
GCWR
_____
_
TOWED VEHICLE
COMBINED VEHICLES
Reading 4
____
_
Add 2 and 4
___
_
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