Loading; Loading; Weighing; Vehicle And Trailer Weights And Ratings Definitions - Airstream Rangeline 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving

Loading

One of the most critical aspects of safely operating
a touring coach is understanding how to load them
properly� Key considerations are the weight of the
cargo, whether or not it is within limits, the location of
the load, and how it affects vehicle handling�
The Cargo Carrying capacity tag (example below) is
on every touring coach inside the door� Do not try to
guess what your touring coach weighs loaded� Load
your touring coach cargo, including water, fuel, etc�,
and take it to a public scale� Weigh each axle of your
vehicle� Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see
if you are within a safe range;
page 4-3� Add the weight of passengers and total all
axle weights and make sure you are below the GVWR�
Ensure the load is balanced� Do not load too much on
any one side of the vehicle� Check side-to-side and
front-to-back by stepping back and looking at your
touring coach� Ensure there is not too much weight on
any one side� A balanced load is much easier to tow or
drive�
Be sure to secure all items� Loose items can cause
damage and can be a safety issue�
MOTOR HOME OCCUPANT AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY
VIN #################
THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
XXX kg or XXX lbs
Safety belt seating capacity: XXX
A full load of water equals XXX kg or XXX lbs of cargo @ 1 kg/L (8.3 lb/gal) and the tongue
weight of a towed trailer counts as cargo
To arrive at the COMBINED WEIGHT OF
OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER
EXCEED number, Airstream weighs the vehicle as
finished and adds the weight of the chassis fuel. That
number is subtracted from the GVWR of the touring
coach and listed on the tag� The total weight of all
cargo, including but not limited to dealer or customer
modifications or additions, fluids (fresh water and
holding tanks), food, clothes, tools, tongue weight of a
towed trailer or vehicle, and passengers should never
exceed the number listed while the touring coach is in
transit�
The SAFETY BELT SEATING CAPACITY is the
number of seat belts provided for occupants allowed
onboard during travel�
The FULL LOAD OF WATER EQUALS number is
arrived at by multiplying the fresh water tank by 1Kg/L
or 8�34 lb/gal�
8-2
see Specifications on
CAUTION
When loading the vehicle, keep the GVWR, GAWR,
Tire Weight Ratings (listed on the vehicle tire
Information placard), and the cargo and occupant
capacity in mind, and do not exceed these
specifications. Your safety depends on not overloading
the touring coach, axles, and tires;
on page 4-3�

Weighing

To determine the actual weight of your vehicle with
cargo, water, and fuel it must be weighed on scales as
you plan to travel� The most common scales are those
used by states to weigh trucks along the highway�
Grain elevators, cement outlets, and gravel pits in rural
areas are good sources�
NOTE
The following page explains weighing instructions
for this touring coach. If you have trouble locating
scales, your State's Highway Patrol may be able to
assist. Some state DOT websites also provide this
information.

Vehicle and Trailer Weights and Ratings Definitions

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum
permissible weight of the touring coach�
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight
of vehicle including tools, installed accessories,
passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight� It must
never exceed the GVWR�
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum
permissible axle weight�
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the maximum
permissible trailer weight to be towed�
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the maximum
permissible weight of the trailer tongue� This counts as
cargo when loading a touring coach�
NOTE
Check the ProMaster manual for all weights and
tire information placard location.
see Specifications
2023 Rangeline