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VEHICLE LABELS (page 11)
The factory-installed weight labels are specific to the recreation
vehicle for which they are supplied and are not interchangeable. Do
not remove these labels from your vehicle. If labels are missing
contact your dealer or Customer Service for replacements.
Do not exceed any applicable weight ratings. Doing so could damage
your RV or tow vehicle and adversely affect handling and braking
characteristics.
LOADING YOUR RECREATION VEHICLE (page 12)
Never load the RV in excess of the GAWR for either axle. Overloading
your RV may result in adverse handling characteristics and damage
to the RV.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This means you should weigh your
RV as loaded for your normal travel to determine the actual weight.
If you exceed the GVWR, you MUST remove items from the RV, or
drain liquids, then re-weigh the vehicle to ensure you have achieved
a safe weight. Do not travel with full grey/black holding tanks. This not
only wastes gas but, depending upon the location of the grey or black
holding tanks, can affect handling characteristics
Your recreation vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not
by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when
loading the vehicle. Do not exceed your GVWR and ensure you
are loading the vehicle as evenly as you can for the best possible
handling. Ensure heavy items are secured so they do not shift during
travel.
Store items in areas designated for storage. Do not store anything in
the areas reserved for the converter, electrical panels or the furnace
or water heater, etc.
REAR BUMPER (page 12)
Do not add items to the recreation vehicle rear bumper. Add-on items will eventually damage your bumper. Damage caused by such aftermarket
equipment installation or improper loading voids the Towable Limited Warranty.
BIKE RACK (page 12)
Always make sure all connections between the bicycle rack and
the recreation vehicle are secure/tight/ready for travel. Periodically
re-check the bicycles to make sure they are still securely fastened to
the bike rack.
Know your recreation vehicles weight limitations prior to loading the
bicycle rack. The weight of the bicycles should be included in the
weight calculation when determining the maximum cargo weight load
or your recreation vehicle.
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PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION
PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION WARNING
BIKE RACK (page 12)
It is critical that you properly secure the bikes to the bike rack. You
are responsible for securing bikes to your bike rack, checking the
attachments prior to use, and periodically inspecting the products for
adjustment, wear, and damage. You should read and understand all
of the information supplied with your product prior to use. The bike
rack should only be used for transporting bikes. Failure to properly
attach and secure bikes to the rack, or using the racks to transport
items other than bikes, may result in property damage or serious
injury.
FIFTH WHEEL HITCHING PROCEDURE (page 14)
DO NOT USE THE FIFTH WHEEL LANDING GEAR TO SUPPORT
THE TOW VEHICLE WEIGHT. The fifth wheel landing gear is
designed to bear the front loaded weight of the RV only.
WEIGHING YOUR TOW VEHICLE AND RV (page 15)
Total weight of your tow vehicle and RV must not exceed the GCWR.
Do not assume that you can tow a RV that happens to be within the
capacity of the tow vehicle hitch. By doing so, you may exceed the
total GCWR of your tow vehicle and RV towing combination.
It is important to redistribute the load to avoid component failure as
well as to improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle and not
void the Towable Limited Warranty.
TRAVEL TRAILER HITCH (page 13)
FIFTH WHEEL PIN BOX (page 14)
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the
RV frame. We (as your RV manufacturer) cannot be responsible for
the tow vehicle suspension system. The final ball height after the tow
vehicle/travel trailer combination is completely hooked up is a factor
that must be considered. To avoid overloading your trailer axles and
minimize possible handling difficulties, your trailer should be level
when hooked to your tow vehicle. Do not overload your tow vehicle.
PRE TRAVEL INFORMATION CAUTION
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