Triple E COMMANDER Series - Trailer Towing

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3.1.3 TRAILER / VEHICLE TOWING
A trailer can aect the handling, durability, perform-
ance and economy of your motorhome. The factory
installed towing hitch is rated for:
a. 500 lb. - maximum hitch or
tongue weight.
b. 5000 lb. - maximum trailer weight.
The combined weight of the motorhome and the towed
vehicle should not exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR). Also, the combined weight of the mo-
torhome and the tongue weight of the towed vehicle
should not exceed the motorhome's Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or its rear Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing (GAWR) as listed on the Vehicle Certication label.
To be sure of the correct balance in weight, it is advised
that you take your loaded vehicle to a weigh-scale to
determine the actual weight distribution. After you
have done this once, you will have a better idea on how
to load in the future.
Remember, your motorhome will handle dierently
with a trailer in tow. Stopping distances will change.
Make sure your trailer is equipped and connected to
your motorhome with the proper brake system.
When descending a steep or long grade, reduce speed
and shift to a lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid
prolonged or frequent application of brakes if at all pos-
sible to prevent overheating and possible failure of the
braking system.
Fig. 3-1 TRAILER HITCH
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended gross
vehicle weight ratings may result in vehicle
damage.
Do not install a weight equalizing type of
hitch on your motorhome.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
For safety towing and vehicle handling, maintain proper
vehicle and trailer weight distribution.
The total weight of the motorhome and the vehicle
towed must not exceed the GCWR rating as stated on
the Vehicle Certication label.
WARNING
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3.1.3 TRAILER / VEHICLE TOWING
A trailer can aect the handling, durability, perform-
ance and economy of your motorhome. The factory
installed towing hitch is rated for:
a. 500 lb. - maximum hitch or
tongue weight.
b. 5000 lb. - maximum trailer weight.
The combined weight of the motorhome and the towed
vehicle should not exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR). Also, the combined weight of the mo-
torhome and the tongue weight of the towed vehicle
should not exceed the motorhome's Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or its rear Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing (GAWR) as listed on the Vehicle Certication label.
To be sure of the correct balance in weight, it is advised
that you take your loaded vehicle to a weigh-scale to
determine the actual weight distribution. After you
have done this once, you will have a better idea on how
to load in the future.
Remember, your motorhome will handle dierently
with a trailer in tow. Stopping distances will change.
Make sure your trailer is equipped and connected to
your motorhome with the proper brake system.
When descending a steep or long grade, reduce speed
and shift to a lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid
prolonged or frequent application of brakes if at all pos-
sible to prevent overheating and possible failure of the
braking system.
Fig. 3-1 TRAILER HITCH
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended gross
vehicle weight ratings may result in vehicle
damage.
Do not install a weight equalizing type of
hitch on your motorhome.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
For safety towing and vehicle handling, maintain proper
vehicle and trailer weight distribution.
The total weight of the motorhome and the vehicle
towed must not exceed the GCWR rating as stated on
the Vehicle Certication label.
WARNING