Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual page 105

SHORELINE POWER CORD – This is the
electrical power cord that runs from the
camper to the campsite shore power outlet.
SLEEPING CAPACITY WEIGHT RATING
(SCWR) – The manufacturers designated
number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154
pounds (70 kilograms).
TIRE RATINGS – The
that a tire may carry is engraved on the
sidewall, along with a corresponding COLD
inflation pressure. A reduction in inflation
pressure requires a reduction in load rating.
Tire manufacturers
establish the load capacity at various inflation
pressures.
TOAD – Refers to a towed passenger
vehicle (also referred to as a dinghy).
TONGUE WEIGHT,
VERTICAL LOAD (TWR/TLR/VLR) –
Tongue Weight, Tongue Load, Vertical Load
Rating Different terms for the MAXIMUM
VERTICAL LOAD that can be carried by the
hitch UNLOADED.
UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT (UVW) –
The WEIGHT of a vehicle as built at the factory
with full fuel, engine (generator) oil and
coolants. It does not include cargo, fresh
water, Propane, occupants, or dealer installed
accessories.
WEIGHT & LOAD – These
generally used interchangeably. For the
purposes of understanding RV applications,
vehicles have WEIGHT, which impart LOADS
to tires, axles
measurements taken when weighing are
LOADS carried by the tires. These measured
loads are used to calculate Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW), Gross Axle Weight (GAW),
Gross Combination Weight (GCW), and hitch
loads.
MAXIMUM LOAD
publish charts that
TONGUE LOAD,
terms are
and hitches. Scale
SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY
WINTERIZED – Refers to a camper that has
been prepared for storage. The water systems
have been drained and RV antifreeze has
been added to protect the water lines and
drains. The low point drains should be in the
open position.
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