Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual page 104

SECTION 10
SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY
FULL HOOK-UP SITE – A
has city water, shore power and sewer
hook-ups or connections available.
GRAY WATER – Term associated with the
waste water holding tank Water from the sink
drains, shower and washer/dryer go into this
tank.
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
accessories.
GROSS COMBINED
(GCWR) – The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
COMBINED WEIGHT of the tow vehicle and
the attached towed vehicle. GCWR assumes
that both vehicles have functioning brakes,
with exceptions in some cases for very light
towed vehicles, normally less than 1,500
pounds. (Check your tow vehicle's towing
guide.)
GROSS TRAILER
(GTWR) – The MAXIMUM
VEHICLE WEIGHT.
(receiver, drawbar, ball) of a ball-type hitch has
its own rating. Some ball-type hitches have
separate ratings when used with a weight
distributing system.
GROSS VEHICLE
(GVWR) – The MAXIMUM
WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle, including
liquids, passengers, cargo, and the tongue
weight of any towed vehicle.
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campsite that
WEIGHT RATING
WEIGHT RATIING
TOWED
Each component
WEIGHT RATING
ALLOWABLE
HITCH WEIGHT – The
camper's weight that rests on the tow vehicle it
should be approximately 10 to 15 percent with
conventional trailers, approximately 15 to 20
percent for fifth wheels.
HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACKS – These
jacks are extended after you have parked the
motorhome. They are used to level the
motorhome.
LOW POINT – The lowest point in the
plumbing Drains are placed here so that water
will drain out of the lower end of the camper
when flushing or winterizing the water system.
These drains must be closed when you fill the
water tank.
NET CARRYING CAPACITY (NCC) – The
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
belongings, food, fresh water, Propane, tools,
dealer installed accessories, etc., that can be
carried by the RV.
OEM – This refers to the original equipment
manufacturer of the individual appliances or
components.
PRIMITIVE SITE – A campsite that may
have city water, shore power or sewer
hook-ups but not all of them; primitive sites
may have no hook-ups or connections at all.
PULL-THROUGH SITES – Campsites you
can drive through and park (without having to
back up into the site).
ROADSIDE – This refers to the side of the
camper that faces the road when it is parked
Often called the off-door side.
SANITIZATION – Refers to the camper's
fresh water system that has been sanitized
with chlorine bleach before use or after
storage.
POWER SOURCE – Also referred to as
shore power, this refers to the receptacle
outlet you are using to plug in your shoreline
power cord This can be a campsite power box
or electrical box, a residential receptacle outlet
specifically wired for your camper or a
generator (customer supplied).
amount of the
of all personal