Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual page 20

On the Road
The total of all axle loads plus the tongue or king pin weight must not exceed the GVWR. The tires
equipped on your RV are designed to carry the loads specified. Tires need to be of sufficient capacity to
carry the load. Always maintain required tire pressure by checking frequently. Never replace or mix tires
with a lower capacity specification. In addition to knowing the overall weight that can be safely loaded
in or attached to the RV you must know how to distribute this weight so that correct amounts of weight
are placed on the axles and tongue.
Proper weight distribution is required for towing stability and will assure that the RV is not rear, front,
or side heavy. A light tongue/pin weight or heavy weights placed at the rear of the RV may cause sway.
On the other hand, too much weight on the tongue/pin can overload the tow vehicle and cause poor tow
vehicle braking, poor steering, poor cornering, and can damage the RV chassis.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your
vehicles Cargo Carrying Capacity label. (Yellow label at door jamb of main entry).
2. This figure is the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
3. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight
may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity listed on this label.
This is the remaining available cargo capacity after the RV has been loaded with water and LP gas.
Water and propane weights are already adjusted into this Cargo Carrying Capacity so that you do not
have the additional calculations to perform in determining your correct load limit.
 Before towing your RV consult this Owner's Manual for proper
cargo loading, weighing procedures, and terminology definitions. Do
not exceed the GVWR and GAWR. Do not exceed the tow vehicle
GVWR, GAWR, GCWR or hitch rating. Failure to move cargo to
keep within the weight limits can result in damage and/or loss of
stability when towing resulting in serious injury or death. Please
follow all recommendations in this Owner's Manual when loading
and towing your RV.
 Please check with your tow vehicle manufacturer for your towing
specifications.
 Do not exceed the specified tongue weight or spring bar rating.
Damage to the RV chassis and poor handling and braking may
result.
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