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The motorhome has been designed to provide
the driver and passengers maximum comfort and
convenience while travelling safely from one place
to another. It is the responsibility of the owner/
operator/driver to review the safety section at the
front of this manual and the chassis manual before
travelling in the motorhome.
Review the chassis manual and previous sections
of this manual before starting or driving the vehi-
Your motorhome is equipped with exterior compart-
ments for carrying or storing baggage or luggage. Do
not exceed baggage area loading or weight capacity
and do not exceed vehicle GVWR. Always secure
your cargo and keep the compartment locked when
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that all holding
tanks be emptied before travelling to
avoid unnecessary weight.
CAUTION
The loaded weight of the vehicle
including passengers, optional
equipment, water, fuel, luggage
and all other cargo must not
exceed the GVWR or GAWR indi-
cated on the Vehicle Certifi cation
Label.
7.3 VEHICLE WEIGHT LOADED
When loading the motorhome, make sure that the
Front or Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and
the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) are
not exceeded. Check your Vehicle Certifi cation
Label for weights. If in doubt, take your motorhome
to a weigh scale and check the front axle, rear axle
and total vehicle weight on a scale.
Distribute the weight in the motorhome evenly from
side to side to maintain maximum vehicle stability.
FRONT AXLE TIRE ALIGNMENT
The front-end tire/wheel alignment was done at the
factory prior to delivery based on the vehicle being
empty and on the weight distribution at that time.
It is recommended that the front end be aligned once
you have established a loading pattern according
to your needs. After an initial adjustment, it is a
good idea to have the front suspension checked
periodically and to check tires regularly for abnormal
The belted seating positions in your motorhome may
be different than the stated sleeping capacity. In the
US this is referred to as the Net Carrying Capacity
(NCC) or the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) in
Triple E uses sleeping capacity as opposed to seating
capacity to determine the NCC or CCC. You may
use all the belted seating positions available in your
motorhome provided you stay within the GVWR listed
All occupants must be in seats equipped with lap
or shoulder harness seat belts and the seat belt
fastened before travelling. Small children should
always be placed in a certifi ed child restraint
system and secured with a seat belt.
WARNING
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