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SECTION 12
SPECIFICATIONS & GLOSSARY
FULL HOOK-UP SITE – A campsite that 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 (if so
equipped) 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 TOWED VEHICLE
WEIGHT.
Each
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 ALLOWABLE
WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle, including
liquids, passengers, cargo, and the tongue
weight of any towed vehicle.
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WEIGHT
RATING
WEIGHT
RATIING
component
(receiver,
WEIGHT
RATING
HITCH WEIGHT – The amount of the
camper's weight that rests on the tow vehicle.
It should be approximately 10% - 15% with
conventional trailers; approximately 15% -
20% for fifth wheels.
LOW POINT – The lowest point in the
plumbingd 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).
SHORELINE POWER CORD – This is the
electrical power cord that runs from the
camper to the campsite shore power outlet.
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all
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