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pre-travel information
Tow Vehicle
If you plan to tow your RV with a tow vehicle you already own, contact your automotive
dealer to nd out your vehicle towing capacity. If you plan to purchase a new tow vehicle,
be certain to tell your automotive dealer the GVWR, size and type of RV that you will be
towing (some tow vehicles can be purchased with an optional tow package). As a minimum
requirement, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your RV must not exceed your
tow vehicle’s towing rating.
Some automotive manufacturers publish brochures that discuss towing considerations. Ask
your automotive dealer how to obtain a copy of this information. If applicable, verify if the
brochure ratings are listed “with” or “without” an optional tow package.
Vehicle Labels
Decals and data plates used throughout the RV aid in its safe and efcient operation; others
give service instructions.
Read all decals, data and instruction plates before operating your RV. If any decal, data or
instruction plate is painted over, damaged or removed, it should be replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit vehicle identication number (VIN), the 8-digit serial
number and your license number in the event theft or vandalism requires you to supply this
information to the authorities.
Weight Terms
GAWR - GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING – The value specied by the vehicle
manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-
to-ground interfaces. This is the total weight a given axle is capable of carrying.
GCWR - GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING – The value specied by the trailer
manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the trailer including full propane
cylinders, a full load of water, and full generator fuel if applicable.
GVWR - GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING – The value specied by the
manufacturer as the maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded trailer.
OCCC - OCCUPANT AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY - Is equal to the GVWR
of the trailer, minus the weight of the trailer (as completed at the factory) minus the weight
of all personal cargo, and, if applicable, minus the weight of a full tank (or tanks) of propane
and the full weight of potable water, including the water heater (if so equipped). Additions
to or other changes made to the trailer after it left the factory will affect (reduce) the OCCC.
UVW - UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT – The weight of the trailer as manufactured at
the factory with the weight of a full tank (or tanks) of propane.
The factory-installed weight labels are specic to the recreation vehicle for
which they are supplied and are not interchangeable. Do not remove these
labels from your RV. If labels are missing contact your dealer or Jayco
Customer Service for replacements.
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