Weighing The Unit - NewMar torrey pine 2008 User Manual

Weighing the Unit

The following definitions are given to help in communications of issues
of weight and your unit.
GAWR:
Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight for
an axle.
GCWR:
Gross Combination Weight Rating is the value specified by the
manufacturer of the vehicle as the maximum allowable loaded weight of
this motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight
of this fully loaded motorhome. The GVWR is equal to or greater than the
sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.
UVW:
Unloaded Vehicle Weight is the weight of this motorhome as built
at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants. The UVW does not
include cargo, fresh water, Propane gas, or dealer installed accessories.
CCC:
Cargo Carrying Capacity is equal to GVWR minus each of the
following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including water
heater), full Propane-Gas weight and SCWR.
GVW:
Gross Vehicle Weight is the weight of the unit with all items and
supplies that are loaded into the unit at any point in time.
SCWR:
Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating is the manufacturer's designated
number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154 pounds (70 kilograms).
NOTE:
The sales literature may give approximates or standards. Each
individual unit may weigh differently based on the factory and/or dealer
options added. To assure the accuracy of your weights be sure the unit is
always level during weighing. The unit has been built to comply with the
component suppliers recommended limits and give you a realistic CCC.
When loading the unit, distribute the items so that not all of the weight is
added to one area of the unit. If you have questions as to what the weight
of the unit is after it has been loaded, take the unit to a drive-on scale or
use individual wheel scales and verify that the weights are within the
limits of those specified for the unit. When weighing the unit, follow these
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may give an erroneous
weight reading.
1.
Pull the unit onto the scales shown in Fig. 1. This is the total weight of
the unit. To do this, put the front jacks down far enough to take all of the
weight off of the tow vehicle and onto the scales. Make sure that only the
trailer is on the scales. Record the weight. This is the GVW and should
not exceed the GVWR supplied by Newmar for the unit.
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