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VEHICLE PREPARATION
VEHICLE PREPARATION
Before beginning an extended trip, ensure you are
thoroughly familiar with your motorhome's components,
features, appliances and limitations. Take ample time to
read the operator's manual and the material in the Motor
Information Bag, and ensure you understand the
operation of all the components.
Adequate preparation is essential for an enjoyable and
successful trip. Your motorhome provides the freedom to
do what you want, where you want, and when you want.
The time you spend getting to know your motorhome will
enhance your enjoyment, maximize your experience and
contribute to a more successful trip.
VEHICLE LOADING AND WEIGHTS
The components of your vehicle are designed to perform
if the motorhome is not loaded in excess of the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the maximum front and
rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), or the Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR). These ratings are listed on the
U.S. Department of Transport decals located on the
driver's seat pedestal behind the skirting.
The GVWR is the maximum permissible weight of the fully
loaded motorhome.
The Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) is the weight of your
motorhome as manufactured at the factory with full fuel
engine oil and coolants.
The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) is
equal to the GVWR, minus UVW, plus full LP gas weight.
In other words, OCCC is the amount of weight in
occupants, cargo, water, and trailer tongue weight that
can be added to the motorhome without exceeding the
GVWR.
The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the
maximum allowable loaded weight of the motorhome
and any towed vehicle.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the value
specified as the load carrying capacity of a single axle
system, as measured at the tire- ground interface.
To check that your motorhome is properly loaded, drive
the fully loaded vehicle to a scale and weigh as follows:
Compare the gross vehicle weight with the GVWR on the
sticker. If the gross vehicle weight exceeds the GVWR, you
will have to reduce the total vehicle load. If the gross
vehicle weight is less than the GVWR on the sticker, check
the front and rear gross axle weights against the front and
rear GAWRs on the sticker.
If either axle weight exceeds the GAWR for that axle,
redistribute the load to ensure that loads on front and
rear axles are within the required limits.
Load heavier items as centrally and as low as possible.
Store lighter items in cabinets, closets and drawers.
Secure luggage or similar cargo inside your motorhome to
prevent it from causing damage or injury.
V e h i c l e P r e p a r a t i o n
REGENCY XALTA MOTORHOME
1. Drive only the front wheels onto the scale to
obtain the front gross axle weight.
2. Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles) onto
the scale to obtain the gross vehicle weight.
3. Drive forward until only the rear wheels are on
the scale to obtain the rear gross axle weight.
4. To obtain the corner weight for your motorhome,
drive each tire individually onto the scale and
record the weight.
CAUTION
Total vehicle load must NOT exceed the maximum
GVWR/GAWR/GCWR of the chassis.
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