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Weighing Vehicle (Loaded or Unloaded)
The proper method to weigh the coach is to use a truck scale.
Place the coach axles (tires) and tongue jack or landing jacks with
front supports, 12” to 24” from the edge. Unhook the tow vehicle
and move forward 6” to 8”. Now record total weight. Re-hook the
tow vehicle and remove the weight from the front support. Be sure
no part of tow vehicle is on the scale. Now record the axle weight
only. The difference between the two weights is the hitch weight.
KZRV suggests you also weigh each side (2 tires) separate to find
balance of pounds per side. Its possible to have 1 side correct and
the other side over-loaded. Often the slide out side or refrigerator
side will be slightly heavier than the other.
The
second sticker
is about the weight of cargo placed in your
coach. Location is on the inside of your coach, on the screen door,
or inside of a cabinet door. It provides listed total allowable weight of
cargo minus liquids allowed, water and propane.
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RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILER CARGO
VIN—
The weight of cargo should never exceed
Kg.— Lbs.—-
CAUTION
A load of water equals Kg. Lbs of cargo @ kg
Or lbs. per gallon
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Loading your Trailer
Your recreational vehicle has been engineered to make maximum
use of the available space for living and storage areas. The
equipment and supplies you take along while traveling can be
carried safely, provided the additional weight is distributed properly.
Proper weight distribution within your trailer is an important factor in
safety and efficiency of your trailer brakes, hitching, and how your
tow vehicle will pull the trailer. DO NOT put excessive weight in the
rear area. Excessive weight in the rear lightens the hitch weight,
tends to magnify any sway from passing trucks or gusty winds, and
reduce your control of coach when towing.
Lightweight and bulky items such as paper products, bedding,
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