FEDERAL ID LABEL
Vehicle Weight Information Label
All Gulf Stream recreational vehicles have a
weight information label posted inside the
kitchen cupboard or attached to the back cover
of the owner’s manual. Please refer to this
label to see the shipping weight of your vehicle
and the net carrying capacity of your water and
LP tanks.
The vehicle weight information label also
contains the net cargo capacity. This is the
maximum weight designated by Gulf Stream
that can be utilized for cargo. Any addition of
accessories by you or the dealer reduces this amount proportionally with the
weight of added accessories.
Federal Weight Definitions
•
GAWR: The allowable weight, INCLUDING CARGO, which can be SAFELY
supported by a specified axle.
•
GVWR: The maximum permissible weight of your vehicle, INCLUDING
CARGO, ALL OPTIONS AND WATER.
Dangers of Overloading
One of the attractive selling points of Gulf Stream Coach RVs is the abundance
of storage, both inside and outside the vehicle. However, there are limits to what
the vehicle can carry as has been shown above. When preparing for a trip and
while on your travels, always be mindful of WHAT YOU ARE STORING, HOW
MUCH IS WEIGHS AND WHERE YOU ARE STORING IT. BEWARE OF
OVERLOADING. In addition to causing premature wear, overloading can cause
problems in the area of handling characteristics. An overloaded vehicle will take
longer (time and distance) to stop in an emergency. Overloading can also cause
added wear to components such as tires and wheel bearings. Overloading can
also cause overheating of the tow vehicle in some instances.
The solution? Stay on top of your vehicle weight situation at all times. Know
where you stand when it comes to the GVWR, GAWR and GCWR."
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