Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual page 256

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GRoSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) — The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT each
axle assembly is designed to carry, as measured at the tires, therefore including the weight
of the axle assembly itself. GAWR is established by considering the rating of each of its
components (tires, wheels, springs, axle), and rating the axle on its weakest link. The GAWR
assumes that the LOAD IS EQUAL ON EACH SIDE.
GRoSS cARRYING cAPAcITY (Gcc) — Means the maximum carrying capacity of your
camper. The GCC is equal to the GVWR minus UVW. The GCC will be reduced by the weight
of fresh water or other tanks, propane, occupants, personal items or dealer installed acces-
sories.
GRoSS coMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GcWR) — The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COM-
BINED WEIGHT of the tow vehicle and attached towed vehicle. GCWR assumes that both
vehicles have functioning brakes, with exceptions in some cases for very light towed vehi-
cles, normally less than 1,500 pounds. (Check your tow vehicle's towing guide.)
GRoSS TRAILER WEIGHT RATING (GTWR) — The MAXIMUM TOWED VEHICLE
WEIGHT. Each component (receiver, drawbar, ball) of a ball-type hitch has its own rating.
Some balltype hitches have separate ratings when used with a weight distributing system.
GRoSS VEHIcLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) — The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT of
the fully loaded vehicle, including liquids, passengers, cargo, and the tongue weight of any
towed vehicle.
HEAT EXcHANGER — A device that transfers heat from one source to another. For exam-
ple, there is a heat ex-changer in your furnace — the propane flame and combustion prod-
ucts are contained inside the heat exchanger that is sealed from the inside area. Inside air
is blown over the surface of the exchanger, where it is warmed and the blown through the
ducting system for room heating. The combustion gases are vented to the outside air.
HEAT STRIP — A heat strip is an electric heating element located in the air conditioning
system with the warm air distributed by the air conditioner fan and ducting system. They
are typically 1500 watt elements (about the same watt-age as an electric hair dryer) and
have limited function. Basically they "take the chill off."
HIGH PRoFILE — A fifth-wheel trailer with a higher-than-normal front to allow more than
6 feet of standing room inside the raised area.
HITcH — The fastening unit that joins a movable vehicle to the vehicle that pulls it.
HITcH WEIGHT — The amount of the camper's weight that rests on the tow vehicle. It
should be approximately 12% – 15% with conventional trailers; approximately 18% -21% for
fifth wheels.
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