Vehicle Weight Information Label; Federal Weight Definitions; Tires; Tire Markings - Gulf Stream Travel Trailer Owner's Manual

VEHICLE WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL

All GULF STREAM vehicles have a weight information label posted inside the kitchen cupboard or attached to the
back cover of the owner's manual (FIG. 3). Please refer to this label to see the shipping weight of your vehicle and the
net carrying capacity of your water and LP tanks.
The vehicle weight information label also contains the net cargo capacity. This is the maximum weight designated
by GULF STREAM that can be utilized for cargo. Any addition of accessories by you or the dealer reduces this
amount proportionally with the weight of added accessories.

FEDERAL WEIGHT DEFINITIONS

GAWR: The allowable weight, INCLUDING CARGO, which can be SAFELY supported by a specified axle.
GVWR: The maximum permissible weight of your vehicle, INCLUDING CARGO, ALL OPTIONS AND WATER.
Dangers of Overloading
One of the attractive selling points of the GULF STREAM is the abundance of storage, both inside and outside the
vehicle. However, there are limits to what the vehicle can carry as has been shown above. When preparing for a trip
and while on your travels, always be mindful of WHAT YOU ARE STORING, HOW MUCH IS WEIGHS AND WHERE
YOU ARE STORING IT. BEWARE OF OVERLOADING. In addition to causing premature wear, overloading can
cause problems in the area of handling characteristics. An overloaded vehicle will take longer (time and distance) to
stop in an emergency. Overloading can also cause added wear to components such as tires and wheel bearings.
Overloading can also cause overheating of the tow vehicle in some instances.
The solution? Stay on top of your vehicle weight situation at all times. Know where you stand when it comes to the
GVWR, GAWR and GCWR.

TIRES

The tires installed on your vehicle have been pre-selected as the proper size and weight by the chassis manufacturer
for the type and weight of the travel trailer built. The Tire and Loading Information label (Fig. 4) located on the side of
the trailer will show the proper tire size for your coach and the recommended air pressures. When replacing tires,
make sure that those guidelines are followed.

TIRE MARKINGS

Sample tire size: ST205/75R15 C
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ST reflects the "Trailer" usage. Trailer tires should be
used on trailers and never on passenger cars or trucks.
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205 indicates the "contact patch" width. The contact
patch is the amount of tire surface that actually comes
into contact with the pavement. In this sample case,
the width is 205 millimeters wide.
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75 indicates the height to width ratio of the tire.
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R identifies the construction type of the tire. R – Radial,
B – Bias belted, D – Diagonal Bias.
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15 is the rim size (measured in inches).
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C is the load range.
(FIG. 4) TIRE LOADING AND INFLATION
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