Fleetwood 1999 Discovery Parts And Service Manual page 32

TW (Tongue Weight)
means the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by
the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight)
means the weight of this motor home as built at the
factory with full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The
UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas,
occupants, or dealer installed accessories.
NCC (Net Carrying Capacity)
means the maximum weight of all occupants including
the driver, personal belongings, food, fresh water, LP
gas, tools, tongue weight of towed vehicle, dealer
installed accessories, etc., that can be carried by this
motor home. NCC is equal to or less than GVWR
minus UVw.
You must consider other important weight factors if you
expect to pull a trailer, tow dolly, or another vehicle behind
your motor home. These factors have limitations just like the
weight factors above. These factors are:
»
GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating
»
GTW - Gross Towed Weight
»
TW - Maximum Tongue Weight
»
GAWR - Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating-Rear axles
or axles (if equipped with tag axles)
The ratings for these factors are all listed on the carrying
capacity tag usually posted on the inside of the wardrobe
door.
TOWING
A
VEHICLE OR. TRAILER
("TOWED LOAD")
til
NOTE
Some states and provinces
require brakes and safety
chains
on
towed vehicles.
Federal and stateregula-
tions and requirements
governing towing vary
widely. Consult the proper
authorities in the states or
provinces through which
youwill be traveling.
Be sure any connectors
and wiring are compatible
with your motor home and
the systems you anticipate
using.
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