Loading Cargo - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

TRAILER WEIGHT INFORMATION
VIN or SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________
MODEL ________________________________________________
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum permissible weight
of this trailer when separated from the tow vehicle.
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) is the total weight of this trailer as manu-
factured at the factory when separated from the tow vehicle. If appli-
cable, it includes full generator 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 the water
heater), full LP-gas weight.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) means the value specified by
the trailer manufacturer as the maximum allowable weight of this trailer
with its towed trailer or towed vehicle.
**The GCWR of this trailer is:
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (CCC) COMPUTATION
GVWR .................................................................................
Minus UVW ........................................................................
Minus fresh water weight of __gallons @ 8.33 Lbs./gal. ...
Minus LP-gas weight of ____ gallons @ 4.24 Lbs./gal. .....
CCC for this trailer* ............................................................
*Dealer installed equipment will reduce the CCC.
**This trailer is not recommended or intended to be used to tow any
other vehicle or trailer.
CONSULT OWNER MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING
INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES.
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Pounds / Kilograms (kg.)
16

LOADING CARGO

Packing camping gear in your folding camping trailer requires serious consideration. All
cargo should be distributed evenly with the heaviest items stored in the lower cabinets.
Heavy items must be secured to prevent weight shifts while traveling. Additional weight
should be added to either side of the trailer, or behind or in front of the axle in an even
manner so the balance and hitch weight of the trailer are maintained.
Observe capacity rating to avoid problems.
WARNING: The rear bumper on a folding camping trailer is not designed to
carry additional weight. Never add items such as generators, motorcycle
racks, heavy tool boxes, etc. to the back of your folding camping trailer.
Channel bumpers can twist, flex, develop metal fatigue and weld stress.
Weight behind the axle lightens the hitch weight and will magnify any sway
that occurs when passing trucks or driving in gusty winds. Excess weight may
cause a severe sway that you may not be able to control. Damage to your
property can occur and also endanger vehicles following your camper during
travel and could possibly cause an accident. Towing a trailer behind your
Jayco trailer or overloading the rear may result in damage to your trailer or
to the added items or cause towing difficulties, resulting in property damage
or personal injury.
CAUTION: Damage from add-on equipment or improper loading is not covered
by your Jayco Limited Warranty.
Your Jayco folding camping trailer roof has a weight limit of 350 pounds in the
travel mode. To assist in calculating the weight of options available, we provide the
following guide. Be sure to include the weight of items in soft storage compartments to
the total weight.
NOTE: Weights of canopies, bike or boat racks, are based on Jayco provided brands,
and are empty weights. If you purchase other brands, obtain their weights
from their representatives.
Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-31
Bike Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Boat Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional bike kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
13,500 air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Average 100
WARNING: Never attempt to raise the camping trailer roof with removable
cargo still in place. The maximum weight that can be lifted is 250 pounds (115
kilograms). The 250 pounds (115 kilograms) includes all attached options such
as: bike rack, canopy, air conditioning and boat rack.
Never mount a storage pod directly to the roof. It is necessary to provide a rack system
which secures to the outer edges of the roof to support and evenly distribute the weight of
the storage pod. Consult your dealer for proper installation.
Never walk on the roof. The roof of a folding camping trailer is not designed to
accommodate the weight, scratches, dents and punctures that can occur from walking on
the roof.
Pounds Kilograms
12-14
19
12
8
45
17