Operating instructions
On
The
Road
WEIGHING
YOUR
MOTOR HOME
To
Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights:
STEP1S
STEP
3S
1
:
1
31
I:
1 ]
One Side One Side
Scale Weight
Ibs.
Scale Weight Ibs.
(Step 1S)
(Step 3S)
Calculate Other
Ibs.
Calculate Other Ibs.
Side Weight (Step 1 - 1S)
Side Weight (Step 3 - 3S)
Tire Load (Ibs.)
Ibs.
Tire Load (Ibs.) Ibs.
(See Note')
(See Note')
Inflation
psi. Inflation psi.
(See
Note')
(See Note')
'NOTE:
Refer to the tire load charts published
by
the tire manufacturer to determine the
proper
inflation pressures recommended for single
and
dual axles equipped. Always inflate
each axle
set
to the tire with the higher
of
the side-to-side loads.
Dangers
of
Overloading
Do not overload your
RV.
In
addition to possible
problems with tires, wheels, and springs, there
can be problems
of
brake failure, drivetrain fail-
ure, wheel bearing failure, etc. Moreover, an
overloaded
RV
uses more fuel, is harder to
handle, and can lead to driver fatigue.
If
any
component should fail, it could result in vehicle
damage and/or loss
of
vehicle control. In addi-
tion to the above dangers, there are some states
that require certain motor homes and
RV
s
to
utilize the Highway Patrol's weight scales
to
check for overloaded axle weights. Citations can
be issued to violators.
Since you may load your motor home
differ-
ently for different trips, loading and weight pat-
terns will change. Periodically reweigh your
motor home and log the weights
in
this chapter.
Refer
to
your log
as
you prepare
to
load for
future trips.
Loading Tips
• Do
not
load heavy items on the bumpers.
• Make a loading diagram
of
your
properly
loaded motor home,
and
then weigh the
properly loaded motor home. The loading
diagram, your loading log and the loaded
motor home weight will help
you
locate
where specific items are stored, alld will
help speed the loading process.
• Secure and brace items so they
WOIl't
move during travel. Generally, load heav-
ier items
lowel:
• Fresh water and waste water weigh over
eight pounds per gallon. Carry only as
much
water as needed
for
travel use 01'
to
balance the load,
and
whenever practical,
empty the holding tanks before traveling.
• Store emergency items in a readily acces-
sible location. As a minimum include a
fire
extinguis/w; tools, first aid kit, rain
gem; flashlight, highway wal'lling devices,
an electric cord with light, and sturdy
gloves.
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