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Class A
Corner Weighing (Side-to-Side)
Weighing each corner of the coach separately
(single L/R front wheels or L/R rear dual sets) is
an accurate method to determine how to
distribute your cargo to avoid overloading,
especially on tires.
To determine the weight distribution on each
tire or dual set, you will need to find a scale
capable of weighing side-to-side, or all four
'corners' of the vehicle, separately. A truck scale
may be used if the ground is level with the scale
surface and the scale has clearance to drive one
side of the coach onto the scale as shown below.
Drive the coach on the level area next to the
scale and straddle the scale so that only one side
of the coach will be on the scale pad. Pull only the
front wheel onto the pad as shown.
Weighing Left Front 'Corner'
When the front wheel has been weighed, pull
the coach straight ahead until only the rear wheel/
dual set is on the scale pad as shown.
Weighing Left Rear 'Corner'
After the rear wheel set has been weighed, turn
the coach around and repeat this process for the
other side.
The load on each wheel or dual-wheel set should
not exceed one-half of the corresponding
GAWR. For example, if the GAWR for the rear
axle is 12,000 lbs., then the load on each rear
dual set (left rear duals or right rear duals)
should not exceed 6,000 lbs.
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Tires should be filled to the recommended air
pressure for the highest loaded tire set on that
axle. For example, on the rear axle, if the left
side weighs more than the right, fill the left tires
to the pressure required for that weight, then fill
the right tires to the same pressure as the left
ones.
If your actual weight is considerably less than
GAWR rating, you may be able to lower your
tire pressure. See a tire dealer for a load/pressure
chart.
NOTE: The Hitch Load from a Towed Vehicle or
carrier box must also be counted on the
Rear GAWR and subtracted from the
rear axle cargo capacity.
Be aware that hitch load can affect handling
characteristics. The more weight on the hitch, the
lighter the front end will feel at the steering
wheel.
ROOF LOADING
The roof is capable of carrying some
lightweight articles while the vehicle is in
motion. A roof-mounted luggage carrier
designed for this purpose is available from your
dealer. However, roof load while the vehicle is in
motion is not to exceed 10 pounds per square foot
or a maximum of 100 pounds.
When the vehicle is stationary, a cargo load of
100 pounds plus the weight of a 225 pound
person to load the cargo or to conduct inspection
and maintenance is permissible.
Weight added to both the roof and the trailer
hitch contribute to the gross vehicle weight,
which must not exceed the vehicle's GVWR.
TOOL AND LADDER STORAGE
The roof ladder extension and various
supplied tools are stored in clips on the walls of
one or two of the exterior storage compartments.
Actual locations depend on storage compartment
configuration of your model. The following
photos show typical arrangements.
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