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Vehicle Labels
Decals and data plates used throughout the motor home aid in its safe and ecient operation;
others give service instructions. Read all decals, data and instruction plates before operat-
ing your recreation vehicle. Any decal, data or instruction plate painted over, damaged or
removed should be replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit chassis vehicle identication number (VIN), the 9-digit serial
number, and your license number in the event theft or vandalism requires you to supply this
information to the authorities.
The value specied by the vehicle manufacturer as
the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-to-ground inter-
faces. This is the total weight a given axle is capable of carrying.
The value specied by the motor home manu-
facturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motor home in combination with
its towed trailer or towed vehicle. The tongue weight of a towed vehicle/ trailer counts as
part of the motor home cargo.
The value specied by the manufacturer as the
maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded motor home.
Is equal to the GVWR of the motor
home minus the:
• weight of the motor home, as completed at the factory
• weight of all occupants, including the driver
• weight of all personal cargo
• weight of a full tank of chassis engine fuel
• weight of a full tank of propane (if applicable)
The full weight of potable water, including the water heater and the tongue weight of a
towed vehicle/ trailer counts as cargo in or on the motor home. Additions to or other changes
made to the motor home after it left the factory will aect (reduce) the OCCC.
The weight of this motor home as manufactured at
the factory with fuel, engine oil and coolants and if applicable, the weight of a full tank of
propane.
The following labels are located on the inward-facing surface of the main entry door of the
motor home and on the lower sidewall left of the driver’s seat
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 vehicle. If labels are missing contact your dealer or Customer
Service for replacements.
Do not exceed any applicable motor home weight ratings. Doing so could
damage your motor home or aect handling and braking characteristics.
Your motor home braking system is designed and rated for operation at
GVWR not GCWR.
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