SECTION 3 - PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION JAYCO CAMPING TRAILERS
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Federal Certification Label:
The Federal Certification Label (Fig. 3.2) is required by the government to verify
the trailer complies with all motor vehicle standards for Canada and the United
States. It includes the following information: Manufacturer name, VIN, GVWR,
GAWR (front/rear), tire & rim sizes and cold tire inflation pressures.
Tire and Loading Label:
The Tire and Loading Label (Fig. 3.3) provides information on the tire sizes, cold
tire inflation pressures, the VIN and maximum cargo capacity. The maximum
cargo capacity listed on the label does not include the weight of a full load of
water.
LOADING YOUR RV
WARNING
Never load the RV in excess of the GAWR for either axle. Overloading your
RV may result in adverse handling characteristics and damage to the chassis.
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight. If you exceed the
GVWR, you MUST remove items from the RV, or drain liquids, then re-weigh
the vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe weight. Do not travel with full
grey/black holding tanks. This not only wastes gas but, depending upon the
location of the grey or black holding tanks, can affect handling characteristics.
WARNING
Your recreation vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume,
so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading the vehicle.
Do not exceed your GVWR and ensure you are loading the vehicle as evenly
as you can for the best possible handling. Ensure heavy items are secured so
they do not shift during travel.
WARNING
Store items in areas designated for storage. Do not store anything in the areas
reserved for the converter, electrical panels or the furnace or water heater, etc.
Fig. 3.3 Tire & Loading Information
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