Loading Your Motor Home; Modified Roof Information Label (Canadian Models Only) - Jayco Swift Owner's Manual

For More information: Consult a hitch specialist or your dealer for assistance when pre-
paring your motorhome for towing a vehicle or trailer.
Tire and Loading Label provides informa-
tion on the tire sizes, cold tire inflation pres-
sures, the VIN and maximum cargo capacity.
The maximum cargo capacity listed on the la-
bel does not include the weight of a full load
of water.

Modified Roof Information Label (Canadian models only)

This label means a roof on a vehicle has been modified in whole or in part.

Loading Your Motor Home

Never load the motor home in excess of the GVWR or the GAWR
for either axle. Overloading your motor home may result in adverse
handling characteristics and damage to the chassis.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh
your vehicle as loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual
weight. If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the
motor home, or drain liquids, then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you
have achieved a safe weight.
The actual weight of the vehicle, passengers, all options, liquids, the
hitch weight of your towed vehicle and your personal cargo is important
for you to know so you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of the motorhome. The volume of space available for storage
may exceed the amount of available cargo capacity. Large storage com-
partments have been designed to accommodate normal camping items,
which are bulky, but not necessarily heavy.
Store and secure all loose items inside the motor home before traveling. Overlooked items
can become dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop.
Distribute cargo side-to-side so the weight on each tire does not exceed one-half of the
GAWR for either axle. Make sure any tie down straps (if so equipped) on appliances or
furniture are secure. Load heavy objects on the floor, or as low as possible.
Maintenance Record
Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
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