Livin Lite Truck Camper Owner's Manual page 21

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CAUTION
Under no circumstances should the engine
of your truck be allowed to "lug" or pull
hard for extended periods of time. Such
misuse can cause engine failure.
In addition to causing premature wear,
overloading can cause problems in the area
of handling characteristics. An overloaded
vehicle will take longer (time and distance)
to stop in an emergency. Overloading can
also cause added wear to components such
as tires and wheel bearings. Overloading can
also cause overheating of the truck in some
instances.
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WARNING
Never overload your camper. Do not
exceed the rated load of the rv or the
rated load of any axle!
Overloading can cause loss of control
of the unit, which can result in severe
personal injury or death.
Overloading can also cause property
damage to the unit, its contents, and the
To avoid overloading, you must be aware of
your vehicle weight situation at all times. Know
where you stand when it comes to the GVWR,
GAWR and your current GVW and UVW. The
following is a key to understanding these terms:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
is the maximum permissible weight of this
camper when fully loaded. It includes all
weight at the camper axle(s) and tongue or
pin.
truck.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): is the
weight of this camper as manufactured at the
factory. It includes all weight at the camper
axle(s) and tongue or pin.
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): is equal to
GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full
fresh (potable) water weight (including water
heater), and full LP-gas weight.
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 interfaces.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): is the weight
of the coach with all the items and supplies that
are loaded into the unit at any point in time.
Weight Rating
When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a
scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads. The load
on an axle should not exceed GAWR. The
total of the axle loads should not exceed the
GVWR. Weight ratings are given on the vehicle
certification label that is located in the glove
box or on the left side of the vehicle door post
or door edge.
Under no circumstances should the respective
loads ever exceed these ratings. Dealer installed
equipment will reduce CCC. IF THE LOADED
WEIGHT OF YOUR RV EXCEEDS THE GVWR OR
THE WEIGHT ON ANY AXLE EXCEEDS THAT AXLE'S
GAWR, THE RV IS OVERLOADED AND YOU MUST
REMOVE ITEMS TO BRING THE WEIGHT DOWN
TO OR BELOW THE GVWR OR GAWR.
Loading Instructions
Whether you start out for a weekend jaunt
or a longer trip, the first thing you are going
to do is load such items as food, clothing,
bedding and recreational equipment. As you
become experienced in camper living, you
will learn what is necessary and what merely
takes up storage space.
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