FLEETWOOD RV CLASS A GAS 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL
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WEIGHT TERMS
The following are definitions of terms used when
weighing . It is important each weight term is
understood .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
Maximum
permissible weight of this motorhome . GVWR is equal
to or greater than the sum of UVW plus OCCC .
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR):
The
sum of the maximum allowable loaded weight of this
motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle .
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
Load-carrying
capacity specified by manufacturer of a single axle
system, as measured at tire ground interfaces .
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC):
is the
weight comprised of occupants, cargo, full fresh potable
water weight including water heater and tongue weight
of a towed load . Dealer installed equipment and/or
accessories reduce OCCC .
LCCR (Load Carrying Capacity Reduced):
is the
amount the OCCC is reduced due to vehicle weight
added by the dealer between vehicle certification and
first retail sale .
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW):
Is the weight of
this vehicle as built at the factory with full fuel, engine
oil, coolants, propane . Factory UVW may be increased
by the addition of dealer installed equipment and/or
accessories . UVW does not include occupants, cargo,
full fresh potable water weight, including water heater,
and the tongue weight of a towed load .
Weight Limits:
Numerous Federal, State and local
governments mandate weight limits .
Understanding the terminology and
performing proper weighing procedures
will help eliminate confusion . It is
important to weigh the motorhome in a
loaded, ready to travel condition to ensure the Occupant
and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC), GVWR or GAWR
are not exceeded .
The total weight of the motorhome in a loaded, ready
to travel condition must not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the GAWR for a single axle .
The GVWR is the maximum total weight for which the
motorhome is rated including occupants, fluids and
cargo and any dealer installed equipment or accessories .
The GAWR is the maximum weight for which a single
axle is rated . The GCWR is the combined total of the
GVWR and any towed load . The tires, wheels, chassis
frame and/or drivetrain component(s) may limit the
GVWR, GAWR or GCWR or any combination thereof .
Every recreational vehicle, even of the same make
and model, will vary in actual loaded axle weight due
to different options, floor plans, occupants and cargo .
The motorhome must be weighed in a loaded, ready to
travel condition to determine actual weight carried by
each wheel position and axle .
Each wheel position must be weighed to determine no
wheel position is overloaded and to confirm no single
axle is overloaded . It is possible be within the GVWR
yet overloaded on one wheel position or axle . For this
reason it is necessary to weigh each wheel position to
determine the actual gross vehicle weight in a loaded,
ready to travel condition and how that weight is
distributed .
There are two important factors to consider when
loading the motorhome: total weight and balance .
When loading for travel, place heavy objects as low
as possible, preferably on the floor or below in storage
compartments . Load weight must be distributed
as evenly as possible . Instructions and diagrams to
properly weigh the motorhome are presented on the
following pages . The heaviest wheel position on an axle
will determine the tire inflation pressure for all tires on
that axle . Reference the tire manufacturer load inflation
table to determine the correct cold inflation pressure .
CAUTION:
Most States limit the amount of weight carried
by any single axle position . It is the responsibility
of the operator to know the legal weight limit of
the State in which they travel . Side roads, surface
streets and bridges may further impose weight
restrictions .
Weight Limit
Sign
100232
CAUTION:
State and Local authorities may impose weight
restrictions to surface streets, bridges and
parkways . These reductions can include maximum
single axle weights or an overall maximum weight
limitation based on the number of axles per vehicle .
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