Section 3: Pre-Travel Information; Tow Vehicle; Vehicle Labels; Weight Terms - Jayco SEISMIC 2021 Owner's Manual

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Tow Vehicle

If you plan to tow your recreation vehicle with a tow vehicle you already own, or if you

plan to purchase a new one, make sure the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or your

recreation vehicle does not exceed your tow vehicles towing rating.

Ask your automotive dealer how to obtain a copy of information that deals with towing

considerations, with or without an optional vehicle tow package.

Vehicle Labels

Decals and data plates used throughout the recreation vehicle aid in its safe and efficient op-

eration; others give service instructions. Read all decals, data and instruction plates before

operating your recreation vehicle. Any decal, data or instruction plate painted over, dam-

aged or removed should be replaced.

Keep a record of the 17-digit chassis vehicle identification number (VIN), the 8-digit serial

number, and your license number in the event theft or vandalism requires you to supply this

information to the authorities.

The factory-installed weight labels are specific to the recreation vehicle

for which they are supplied and are not interchangeable. Do not remove

these labels from your vehicle. If labels are missing contact your dealer

or Customer Service for replacements.

Do not exceed any applicable weight ratings. Doing so could damage

your RV or tow vehicle and adversely affect handling and braking

characteristics.

Weight Terms

GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating: The value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as

the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-to-ground inter-

faces. This is the total weight a given axle is capable of carrying.

GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating: The value specified by the trailer manufacturer

as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the trailer including full propane cylinders, a

full load of water, and full generator fuel if applicable.

GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: The value specified by the manufacturer as the

maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded trailer.

OCCC - Occupant And Cargo Carrying Capacity: Is equal to the GVWR of the trailer,

minus the weight of the trailer (as completed at the factory) minus the weight of all personal

cargo, and, if applicable, minus the weight of a full tank (or tanks) of propane and the full

weight of potable water, including the water heater (if so equipped). Additions to or other

changes made to the trailer after it left the factory will affect (reduce) the OCCC.

UVW - Unloaded Vehicle Weight: The weight of the trailer as manufactured at the factory

with the weight of a full tank (or tanks) of propane.

Weight and Capacity Labels

The following labels are typically located on the roadside front corner of the RV. An ad-

ditional Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label is also located on the inward surface

of the entry door.