You
must consider other important weight factors
if
you
expect to pull a trailer, tow dolly, or another vehicle behind
your motor home. These factors have limitations just like the
weight factors in this section. These factors are:
» GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating
»
GTW
- Gross Towed Weight
»
TW
- Maximum Tongue Weight
The ratings for these factors are all listed on the carrying
capacity tag usually posted on the inside
of
the wardrobe
door.
If
you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home, there
are additional guidelines that you must follow:
» Do
not
use a load equalizing hitch.
It
could cause struc-
tural damage to the motor home frame components.
» Limit the tongue weight
of
the trailer or towing device
to the Maximum Towed Weight as listed
on
the ratings
tag. Heavier tongue weights can damage your motor
home frame
and
body, cause unstable driving
and
handling characteristics,
and
will restrict your coverage
under the Ownercare Warranty.
» Do
not
tow a vehicle weighing more than the
GTW
list-
ed
on
the wardrobe door tag. Heavier towed loads can
cause braking problems, damage the motor home
struc-
ture or drive train, cause unstable driving or handling
characteristics,
and
restrict your coverage under the
Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will
not
increase the tow capacity
of
the motor home.
» Consult the Chassis Operator's Manual, state
and
local
codes
for
the
maximum
unbraked towed vehicle weight.
If
your towed vehicle exceeds the listed weight, then the
towed vehicle will need its own operational brakes.
TOWING A
VEHICLE OR
TRAILER
(/tTOWED
LOAD'')
v'1
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.
WARNING
Do
not exceed the rated
load of the motor home,
or the rated
load
of any
axle. Exceeding the
GVWR,
GAWR
or GCWR
of your motor home will
reduce your warranty
protection, can cause
undesirable handling
characteristics
and
may
create a safety hazard.
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