Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual page 85

When the actual loaded weight of the motorhome, and the weight on each
axle is unknown, follow the recommended tire inflation pressure(s) listed on the
federal certification label. When loading a motorhome never exceed the
motorhome's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the GAWR for each
axle.
NOTE: Contact the tire manufacturer for further
information concerning proper tire pressure inflation and other
tire issues.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label attached to the motorhome
will detail the chassis manufacturer's and/or the RV manufacturer's total vehicle
maximum weight rating and per axle weight rating.
The GVWR is the maximum total weight for which the motorhome is rated -
including passengers, fluids and cargo. The GAWR is the maximum weight for
which a single axle is designed. The tires, wheels, axle, the motorhome frame
and/or other components of the motorhome, could limit these per axle and total
maximum weight ratings.
The Federal Certification Label is a guide in knowing the maximum loaded
axle weight rating GAWR, and subsequently the correct tire inflation pressure
for that weight. Every recreational vehicle, even of the same make and model,
will vary in actual loaded axle weights because of different options and personal
loads.
While the actual loaded axle weight should be below the GAWR, the
motorhome must be weighed in a loaded condition to know its actual weight.
Weigh the front axle, the total unit and the rear axle. It is possible for a
motorhome to be within the GVWR yet overloaded on an axle. It is even
possible for one wheel position to be overloaded, even though the GAWR has
not been exceeded. For this reason it will be necessary to weigh each wheel
position of the motorhome to give a clear indication of exactly how the weight of
the motorhome is distributed.
Instructions and diagrams are presented on the following pages. When the
total weight and the weight on each axle is known, the tire load data chart in
this manual will show the correct cold inflation pressure per tire for each axle.
There are two important factors to consider when loading the motorhome:
total weight and balance. When loading heavy objects keep them as low as
possible, preferably on the floor or below in storage compartments. Load weight
must be distributed as evenly as possible.
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