Weight Distribution; Safety Messages - Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017 Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
Second, drive the motorhome so that the front wheels are off the scales and only the rear wheels
remain on the scales; this provides the total weight of the vehicle, save for the front axle. This weight
should not exceed the total rating of the axles remaining on the scales. The front axle weight is
determined by subtracting the weight from the GVW that was obtained in the first step which was
performed earlier. The result should not exceed the listed front-axle weight rating.

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

To assure the maximum stability of the motorhome under static (i.e., parked) and dynamic (i.e., moving)
conditions, the distribution of the items to be carried and stored within the motorhome and in the
storage bays underneath the motorhome should be performed in such a manner to strive for reasonably
even side-to-side and front-to-rear dispersion of the weight of the stored items. This process will assure
that the motorhome is not "lop-sided" in weight distribution (i.e., all the stored weight on one side
and/or mainly towards the front or the rear)—keeping a center of mass of the motorhome essentially
centered on a front-to-rear and side-to-side basis will also provide better control of the motorhome
when it is in motion.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Please note that several labels listed in this manual represent
items that need your attention. The Danger, Warning, Caution,
and Notice labels alert you to precautions that may help you
avoid damage to your motorhome, its equipment or your
personal safety. Please read and follow them carefully.
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