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SECTION 3: PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION
TOW VEHICLE
If you plan to tow your RV with a tow vehicle you already own, or if
you plan to purchase a new one, make sure the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) of your RV does not exceed your tow vehicle's towing
rating. Ask your automotive dealer how to obtain a copy of information
that deals with towing considerations, with or without an optional
vehicle tow package.
VEHICLE LABELS
(See page 16)
Decals and data plates used throughout the RV aid in its safe and
efficient operation; others give service instructions. Read all decals,
data and instruction plates before operating your RV. Any decal, data
or instruction plate painted over, damaged or removed should be
replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit chassis vehicle identification number
(VIN), the 8-digit serial number, and your license number in the event
theft or vandalism requires you to supply this information to the
authorities.
WEIGHT TERMS
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating: The value
specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the
load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as
measured at the tire-to-ground interfaces. This is the
total weight a given axle sytem is capable of carrying.
GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating: The value specified by
the trailer manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of
the trailer including full propane cylinders, a full load of water, and
full generator fuel if applicable.
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: The value specified by
the manufacturer as the maximum permissible weight of the fully
loaded trailer.
OCCC - Occupant And Cargo Carrying Capacity: Is equal to the
GVWR of the trailer, minus the:
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Weight of the trailer (as completed at the factory).
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Weight of all personal cargo.
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Weight of a full tank (or tanks) of propane (if applicable).
PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION
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Additions to or other changes made to the trailer after it left the
factory will affect (reduce) the OCCC.
UVW - Unloaded Vehicle Weight: The weight of the trailer
as manufactured at the factory with the weight of a full tank (or
tanks) of propane.
WEIGHT AND CAPACITY LABELS
The following labels are typically located on the roadside front corner
of the RV. An additional Cargo Carrying Capacity label may also be
located on or near the entry door.
CCC Label (Cargo Carrying Capacity):
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Y
NIVERSIT
The upper portion of this yellow label is federally required and
includes the maximum Cargo Carrying Capacity that may be placed
in or on the trailer as it was manufactured and weighed before
leaving the factory. This maximum capacity would not include the
weight of a full fresh water tank.
Labels for the Canadian market are white and weight measurements
include the weight of a full water heater and fresh water tank.
Additions or other changes made to the trailer after it leaves the
factory will affect (reduce) the CCC.
The middle portion of this label is provided voluntarily and indicates
the weight value of the trailer as it was manufactured and weighed
Full weight of potable water, including the water heater.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXX
XXXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XX
CCC Label Example
3
XXX
X
X
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