Tiffin Motorhomes 2017 Allegro Breeze Owner's Manual page 14

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GENERAL INFORMATION
• An indication of the contents
of the motorhome weight label
affixed to the motorhome.
• A concise explanation of
the following items: Vehicle
Weight (VW) distribution and
Proper weighing techniques to
be used to weigh the vehicle.
••Specific definitions for
the following terminology:
Gross Vehicle-Weight Rating
(GVWR) – This is the max-
imum permissible weight of
the motor home when it is ful-
ly loaded.
Unloaded
Vehicle
Weight
(UVW) – This is the weight of
the motor home, as built at the
factory, with full fuel, engine
oil, and coolants. The UVW
does not include cargo, fresh
water, LP gas, or any deal-
er-installed accessories.
Cargo-Carrying
Capacity
(CCC) – This is the maxi-
mum weight of all occupants
including the driver, personal
belongings, food, fresh wa-
ter, waste water, LP gas, tools,
Figure 1-4: Sample Motorhome Weight Label which can be
tongue weight of towed vehicle
found in the bedroom closet
[if any], dealer-installed acces-
sories, and the like. The CCC
is equal to or less than the GVWR minus the UVW.
Gross Combination-Weight Rating (GCWR) – This is the value specified by the chassis manufacturer as
the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motor home with a towed trailer and/or vehicle [if any].
Sleeping-Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR) – This is the maximum weight capacity of the combined
number of persons (i.e., number of people multiplied by 154 pounds per person) permitted to sleep
within the vehicle.
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