SECTION 2 — DRIVING & SAFETY
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CAMELOT 2007
Weight Label Four Corner Weighing (Example)
NOTE
Following scale readings and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings are fictitious. Actual
scale readings and Gross Axle Weight
Ratings will vary with model and
options.
The motorhome must be weighed fully
loaded to obtain accurate scale readings and
to determine the proper tire pressure. All slide
rooms must be in retracted position.
Take the rear axle Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) and divide it by two.
Example: Rear axle GAWR taken from
the motorhome Vehicle Certication
Label is 14,500 lbs. Divide the gure by
2, using chart below, record 7,250 lbs. on
Scale B and D, line 1.
Weigh the driver side rear corner (Scale
B) and record weight on chart Scale B,
line 2. Example: 4,400 lbs.
Weigh the passenger side rear corner
(Scale D) and record weight on chart
Scale D, line 2. Example: 4,100 lbs.
Add chart Scale B and D, lines 1, for
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
and record on chart under Totals.
Example: 14,500 lbs.
Add chart Scale B and D, lines 2, for
actual
Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and
record on chart under Totals. Example:
8,500 lbs.
Actual Gross Axle Weight (GAW).
Example: 8,500 lbs., is not to exceed
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Example: 14,500 lbs.
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