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It is imperative that you verify compliance within all applicable weight ratings.
Overloading your RV will void the Motorized Limited Warranty and the
warranties of many component part manufacturers.
Have your RV weighed periodically at a public scale to determine the proper
load distribution. Keep in mind that individual scales will operate differently. The
surroundings of the scale need to be adequate to accommodate weighing each
side of your RV.
There are three basic types of public scales. Each type of scale involves a
different procedure in weighing the motor home. Your motor home must remain
as level as possible on the scale (even if the axle is not physically on the scale).
To obtain the side-to-side weights, make sure there is enough space on either
side of the scale to accommodate the motor home being partially off the scale.
If a boat, trailer or other vehicle is being towed, it should be weighed separately.
This weight should be combined with the motor home’s Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW) to ensure the total combined weight does not exceed the GCWR.
Once actual weights are obtained, it is now possible to compare them to the
Weight Information Label weight ratings to ensure you are below the posted
minimum ratings.
If there is a difference in the weights on one side of the vehicle as compared to
weights on the other side, components (tires, wheels, brakes, springs, etc.) on the
heavier side may be overloaded although the total axle load is within the GAWR.
The motor home towing and braking label is located both at the exterior, on or
near the hitch receiver bar, and in the interior, adjacent to or immediately below
the RVIA weight information label on the back of an interior cabinet door (typically
in the kitchen area).
Both labels should be kept permanently affixed to the motor
home.
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