Operating instructions
On
The
Road
The table
on
the previous page outlines the hitch
head assembly combinations and the resulting
maximum towed loads that are available
to
you.
The ratings associated with the particular hitch
receiver supplied with your motor home are
noted on the weight tag and on a label affixed to
the hitch receiver.
rect type
of
hitch head assembly you should use
for the towed load you intend to pull.
WARNING
Failure to understand and follow these guidelines as
presented in this section
could result in damage to the
motor home frame or body,
could cause unstable driv-
ing and
handling characteristics, and will restrict your
warranty coverage.
Consult with your dealer
or
towing
equipment/trailer supplier to determine the cor-
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CARGO
CARRYING CAPACITY
PRODUCT
____________________
YEAR
________
MODEL
_____
,F.I.N.
_____
__
FRONT
GAWR
REAR
GAWR
(Rear
GAWR
includes
the
Drive
and
Tag
GAWR)
GTW
GCWR
GVWR
minus
UVW
minus fresh water waight of
___
gallons @ 8.3 Ib I gal
minus
LP-Gas weight
of
__
gallons @ 4.5
Ib
I gal
minus
SCWR
of
__
persons @
1541bl
person
eee
for this Motor
Home'
pounds
'Dealer Installed equipment and towed vehicle tongue weight
will
reduce
cec.
Consumer's
stJouJd
request such
Information
from the dealer. AIiWelghls
and
Capaelt!es are approximate.
HITCH
RATING
wI
weight carrying hitch
wI
weight
distributing
hllch
MTW
5001bs.
10001bs.
HITCH
RATING
50001bs.
100001bs.
(kilograms)
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): is the maximum permissible weight
of
this motor home. The GVWR is equal
to
or
greater
than the
sum
of
the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.
GCWR
(Gross Combined Weight Rating): is the value specified by the motor home manufacturer as the maximum allowable
loaded weight of this motor home with its towed
trailer or towed vehicle. Towing and braking capabilities may differ. Refer
to
Fleetwood and chassis manufacture manual{s) for complete information.
GAWR (Gross
Axle Weight Rating): is the maximum permissible loaded weight a specific axle is designed
to
carry.
GTW
(Gross Towed Weight): is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer
or
car
this motor home with equipped hitch has been
designed to tow.
GlW
cannot be increased by changing the receiver hitch.
MTW
(Maximum Tongue Weight): is the maximum permissible downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW
(Unloaded Vehicle Weight): is the weight of the motor home as built
at
the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants.
cee
(Cargo Carrying Capacity): is equal to GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including
the water heater), full
LP·Gas weight and SCWR.
SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating): is the manufacture's designated number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154
pounds
(70 kilograms).
HITCH RATING Is the maximum weight capacity
of
the hitch receiver equipped with this vehicle.
The
GCWR
of this motor home
must
never be exceeded, even if the towed trailer
or
towed vehicle weight is less than the hitch rating.
WARNING: The Heaviest Loaded Motor Home With All Passengers, Goods, Water, Driver and Towed Load Must Not Exceed
Any
of
the Following:
1.) The fronl
I rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's)
2.) The gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR)
3.) The gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
4.) The individual tire and wheel ratings
Fleetwood has designed its recreatlonal vehicles to provide a variety
01
uses for its customers. Each vehicle features optional
seating, sleeping, storage and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination of loads
to
ensure
that the recreational vehicle's capacities are not exceeded.
CONSULT MOTOR HOME AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURE'S OWNERSIOPERATOR MANUAL(S)
FOR WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS
AND
TOWING GUIDELINES INCLUDING TOWED VEHICLE
AUXILIARY
BRAKE
REQUIREMENTS.
Example Cargo Carryillg Capacity label