Fifth Wheels - Weighing; Manufacturer's Labels - Gulf Stream Travel Trailer Owner's Manual

FIFTH WHEELS
Pull your fully loaded fifth wheel onto the scale per Diagram D.
This will give you the actual Gross Axle Weight (GAW) as
pulled down the road. Check your Federal ID label (FIG. 2) to
see what the maximum rating for your axles is and make sure
they are not overloaded. If necessary, redistribute or remove
weight within the fifth wheel.
To determine the pin weight of the fifth wheel you must weigh the truck with the fifth wheel hitched as shown in
Diagram E. Record this weight. Then disconnect the fifth wheel and weigh the truck again as shown in Diagram F.
Subtract the difference between the two weights and you will arrive at your pin/hitch weight. Adjust your cargo
accordingly to remain within 23-25% of the GVW of the fifth wheel. The GVW is the GAW added to the pin/hitch
weight.
Diagram E

MANUFACTURER'S LABELS

Your vehicle is equipped with several federally required labels pertaining to the vehicle's weight, load capacity and
operating limitations.
On the front, left exterior wall is the federal ID label that lists the unit's manufacturer's serial number, the front and
rear GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR), the vehicle's GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), tire and
wheel rim sizes, tire operating pressure, chassis serial number and the VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).
(FIG.2)
(FIG. 2) FEDERAL ID LABEL
Diagram D
Diagram F
(FIG. 3) WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL
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