Fleetwood 1999 Discovery Parts And Service Manual page 33

If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home, there
are additional guidelines that you must follow:
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Do not use a load equalizing hitch. It could cause struc-
tural damage to the motor home frame components.
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Limit the tongue weight of the trailer or towing device to
the Maximum Towed Weight as listed on the ratings tag.
Heavier tongue weights can damage your motor home
frame and body, cause unstable driving and handling
characteristics, and will restrict your coverage under the
Ownercare Warranty.
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Consult the Chassis Operator's Manual,state and local
codes for the maximum unbraked vehicle weight.
If
your
towed vehicle exceeds the listed weight, thfm the towed
vehicle will need its own operational brakes.
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Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than the GTW listed
on the wardrobe door tag. Heavier towed loads can
cause braking problems, damage the »Zotor home, cause
unstable driving or handling characteristics, and restrict
your coverage under the Ownercare Warranty. Changing
the hitch receiver will not increase the tow capacity of .
the motor home.
The way your motor home handles will be affected by the
way the towed unit is loaded. If the tongue weight is too
light in relation to the weight of the loaded tow vehicle or
trailer, handling problems can result. Careful load planning
and safe experimentation with different loading patterns can
help improve motor home handling stability and make your
driving and towing experience more enjoyable.
DiscoVERY
WARNING
Do not exceed the GVWR,
or any GAWR. of your
motor home. Exceeding
the GVWR,or any GAWR
of your motor home will,
reduce your warranty pro-
tection, can cause unde-
sirable handling character-
istics and may create a
safety hazard. .