Loading - Airstream Basecamp 2007 Owner's Manual

LOADING

Below is a sample of the weight information chart provided in all Airstream vehicles.
This information can be found inside the wardrobe of the vehicle about 60" up from
the floor on the side panel.
TRAILER WEIGHT INFORMATION
VIN OR SERIAL NUMBER
GVWR (GROSS VEHICULAR WEIGHT RATING) IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THIS TRAILER
WHEN FULLY LOADED. IT INCLUDES ALL WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER AXLE(S), AND TOUGUE
OR PIN.
UVW (UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT), IS THE WEIGHT OF THIS TRAILER AS MANUFACTURED
AT THE FACTORY. IT INCLUDES ALL WEIGHT AT THE TRAILER AXLE (S) AND TOUGUE OR PIN.
IF APPLICABLE, IT ALSO INCLUDES FULL GERNERATOR FLUIDS, INCLUDING FUEL, ENGINE
OIL, AND COOLANTS.
CCC (CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY) IS EQUAL TO GVWR MINUS EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
UVW, FULL FRESH (POTABLE) WATER WEIGHT, (INCLUDING WATER HEATER, FULL PROPANE
WEIGHT.
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (CCC) COMPUTATION
GVWR.............................................................................................
MINUS UVW..................................................................................
MINUS FRESH WATER WEIGHT OF GALLONS @ 8.3 LB/GAL
MINUS PROPANE WEIGHT OF GALLONS @ 4.2 LB/GAL
*CCC FOR THIS TRAILER...........................................................
*DEALER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT WILL REDUCE CCC
CONSULT OWNER MANUAL (S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS
AND TOWING GUIDELINES
See specification section in this manual for definition and weight pertaining to this
label.
WARNING
motorcycle racks to the back of the trailer. Weight behind the axle will tend to
magnify any sway that may occur when passing trucks or in gusty wind. If a heavy
generator is mounted on the rear of the trailer, what may have been an almost
unnoticeable sway turns into a severe sway you may not he able to control.
When loading heavy objects such as tools, skillets, irons, and boxes of canned goods,
etc. keep them as low as possible - preferably on the floor. Try to hold additional weight
behind the axle to a minimum.
CAUTION
is considered abuse, and is not covered by warranty.
WARNING
POUNDS KILOGRAMS
are not intended for carrying cargo. DO NOT attach cargo, luggage carriers, or
other equipment intended for cargo purposes to the tubes.
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: Never add items such as generators, heavy toolboxes or
: Damage to your trailer caused by mounting heavy objects on the rear
: The roof rack tubes are for decorative purposes only and
TOWING
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