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SECTION 10
SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY
SHORELINE POWER CORD – This is the
electrical power cord that runs from the
camper to the campsite shore power outlet.
SLEEPING CAPACITY WEIGHT RATING
(SCWR) – The manufacturers designated
number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154
pounds (70 kilograms).
TIRE RATINGS - The MAXIMUM LOAD that
a tire may carry is engraved on the sidewall,
along with a corresponding COLD inflation
pressure. A reduction in inflation pressure
requires a reduction in load rating. Tire
manufacturers publish charts that establish
the
load
capacity
at
various
inflation
pressures.
TONGUE
WEIGHT,
TONGUE
LOAD,
VERTICAL LOAD (TWR/TLR/VLR) -
Tongue Weight, Tongue Load, Vertical Load
Rating Different terms for the MAXIMUM
VERTICAL LOAD that can be carried by the
hitch UNLOADED.
UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT (UVW) -
The WEIGHT of a vehicle as built at the factory
with full fuel, engine (generator) oil and
coolants. It does not include cargo, fresh
water, Propane, occupants, or dealer installed
accessories.
WEIGHT & LOAD - These
terms
are
generally used interchangeably. For the
purposes of understanding RV applications,
vehicles have WEIGHT, which impart LOADS
to
tires,
axles
and
hitches.
Scale
measurements taken when weighing are
LOADS carried by the tires. These measured
loads are used to calculate Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW), Gross Axle Weight (GAW),
Gross Combination Weight (GCW), and hitch
loads.
WINTERIZED – Refers to a camper that has
been prepared for storage. The water systems
have been drained and RV antifreeze has
been added to protect the water lines and
drains. The low point drains should be in the
open position.
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