Loading Your Rv; Weighing Your Tow Vehicle & Rv - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

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For example, if your RV's:
• Tires are each rated at 2,000 lbs.
2,000 lbs. x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs.
• Gross Weight is 9,000 lbs.
• with a hitch weight of 1,200 lbs. then
9,000 lbs. - 1,200 lbs. = 7,800 lbs.
The actual weight on the RV tires is 7,800 lbs., This is under the load rating of the tires.
7,800 lbs. ÷ 4 tires = 1,950 lbs. each
Water and Propane
• Your fresh water is treated as cargo weight. Water weighs 8.3 lbs. per gallon; 50 gallons
weighs over 417 lbs.
• The weight of your full LP cylinders is already figured into your RV's Cargo Carrying Ca-
pacity.
If you are close to your GVWR, reducing the amount of water in the holding tank will in-
crease the amount of cargo weight available by the same amount. This flexibility allows you
to make choices that fit your travel and camping needs.
If you have further questions, please contact your dealer or Vanleigh RV Customer Service.
For traveling safety, distribute cargo side-to-side so the weight on each tire does not exceed
one-half of the GAWR for either axle.
It is important to secure the tie down straps (if so equipped) on appliances or furniture.
Free-standing furniture or overlooked items on the counter top or range can become dan-
gerous projectiles during a sudden stop.
Store and secure all loose items inside the RV before traveling. Check that all items such as
canned goods, small appliances, cooking pans, etc. are safely put away.
WEIGHING YoUR ToW VEHIcLE & RV
There are two important factors when loading your RV, total weight and balance. It is imper-
ative that you verify compliance within all applicable weight ratings. Overloading your RV
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