Glossary
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -
Is
the
maximum permissible weight
of
this fully
loaded motor home. The GVWR is equal to or
greater than the sum
of
the Unloaded Vehicle
Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.
Hitch Rating - Means the maximum allowable
weight
of
a towed trailer or towed vehicle.
The GCWR
of
the motor home must never be
exceeded, even
if
the weight
of
the towed
trailer or towed vehicle
is
less than the hitch
rating.
Monitor Panel - An electronic device that
allows you to conveniently measure the
approximate levels in the fresh water, gray
and black water tanks. You can also check the
charge in the battery/batteries.
MTW
(Maximum Tongue Weight) -
Is
the max-
imum permissible downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
NOTE - A statement or instlUction in this
Owner's Manual with information to help you
use the vehicle or equipment more efficiently,
such
as
a tip.
Owner's In/ormation Package - This
is
a pack-
age
of
papers, manuals, warranty and instlUc-
tion cards, and other material put together for
you by Fleetwood. These materials contain
operating and maintenance instlUctions for
most
of
the components and appliances in
your motor home.
Ownercare
Card - The card that has your name
and vehicle ID (FlN) embossed on it.
Use this
card when you request or need
wan'anty serv-
ice. Please note that this
is
NOT a credit card.
You
cannot purchase anything with it.
It
is
used
only to identify you and your motor home.
Park
Cable - The F-style video connector that
allows you to connect to an outside television
signal source, such
as
the cable TV feed at an
RV
park, or any other 75-ohm video source.
This connector usually
cljn'ies an RF modu-
lated signal.
13-2
Park/City Water Connection - The "garden-
hose"
style connector that allows you to con-
nect to an outside pressurized water source.
Power/Shore
Cord - This is the main power
cord coming into your motor home electrical
system.
You
connect it to 120-volt AC power
at a park or campsite.
Roadside - The left side
of
the motor home
from the driver's point
of
view. So named
because, at least in North America, the
"road"
outside the vehicle is usually on this side.
SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating) - Is
the manufacturer's designated number
of
sleeping positions multiplied by 154 pounds
(70 kilograms).
MTW
(Maximum Tongue Weight) - The maxi-
mum permissible downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) - The weight
of
the motor home,
as
built at the
factOlY
with
full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The
UVW
does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas,
occupants or dealer installed accessories.
Note: Canadian
UVW includes designated
seating, LP and water.
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) - The
legal,
17
-digit vehicle identification number
as
shown on the vehicle registration certifi-
cate.
WARNING - A statement or instlUction in this
Owner's Manual that, if not followed, could
lead to personal injury
or
death.
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