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Rear Bumper
The rear bumper of your unit is not designed to carry cargo. Items that extend beyond the
bumper or weigh over 100# (45kg) will place undo strain on the bumper. The 100#
capacity of your bumper includes the weight of the spare tire that may have been attached at
the factory. Some items may fall within the given weight range, however, may still cause
damage. Over time, weight added to your bumper will cause damage from the motion
created while traveling.
In addition, extra weight behind the axle may affect steering conditions. This could lead to
adverse handling from wind gusts and/or passing traffic.
Caution: Do not add items to the motorhome's rear bumper. Add-on items will
eventually damage your bumper. Damage from add-on equipment or improper
loading voids the Limited Warranty of your motorhome.
Hitch
Your motorhome is designed to be a recreation vehicle, however it does have towing
capabilities as well as limitations. A class III hitch receiver is available with a 3,500# (1588
kilograms) gross weight capacity. A variety of extender bars of different ratings are
available. Remember the limit of weight on the hitch and chassis.
The following warning label (Fig. 4) is attached to the exterior of your motorhome near the
hitch receiver bar and in the interior adjacent to or immediately below the RVIA Weight
Information Label. (The weight labels are typically placed on the back of an interior
cabinet door in the kitchen.) For your safety, please read, understand and follow this label
and all towing and braking capacities of your vehicle found in the chassis owner's manual
and all applicable information. For added information, consult with the chassis
manufacturer and/or your independent, authorized dealer.
YOUR MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS RATED FOR TOWING OPERATION AT GVWR NOT GCWR. CONSULT YOUR
CHASSIS OWNER'S MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES. THE
BRAKING CAPACITY OF YOUR MOTORHOME IS NOT NECESSARILY AS GREAT AS THE TOWING CAPACITY.
SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTROL OF A TOWED VEHICLE, (AUTO, TRAILER,
BOAT, ETC.), BEHIND THE MOTORHOME. IF THE TOWED BEHICLE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM WEIGHT
AS DETERMINED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER, (THIS MINIMUM WEIGHT RATING WILL VARY BY CHASSIS
AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURER), CONTACT YOUR CHASSIS DEALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE IN
DETERMINING WHETHER A SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED AND WHAT LIMITS THERE ARE
FOR YOUR TOWING COMBINATION AND TRAVELING SAFETY.
Trailer Brakes
If you choose to tow behind your motorhome, the unit is pre-wired for connection to
electric trailer brakes. The seven (7) way electrical connector at the motorhome hitch
interfaces with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) chassis wiring terminating
near the base of the steering column or parking brake mechanism area. These wires on your
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WARNING
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Fig. 4
Granite Ridge/Greyhawk/Escapade Type C Motorhome
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