Livin Lite Livin` Lite Owner's Manual page 19

Dangers of Overloading
During the design and development of our
trailers, the number and size of storage
compartments and the liquid tank capacities
are maximized for value and convenience.
However, be mindful that if the holding
tank is filled to capacity, and all storage
compartments and cupboards are filled to the
maximum volume, the trailer could exceed
safe towing weights for smaller vehicles
causing an unsafe condition. Refer to the
manufacturer's labels posted on the tongue
of the unit for unit weight information.
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CAUTION
Under no circumstances should the engine
of your tow vehicle 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 tow vehicle in
some instances.
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WARNING
Never overload your trailer. 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
tow vehicle.
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
trailer when fully loaded. It includes all weight
at the trailer axle(s) and tongue or pin.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): is the
weight of this trailer as manufactured at the
factory. It includes all weight at the trailer
axle(s) and tongue or pin. If applicable it also
includes full generator fluids, including fuel,
engine oil and coolants.
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
Located on the unit's tongue is a Federal
Certification Label. This label gives the
maximum weight carrying capacities of your
unit and for each axle designated by the
letters "GVWR" and "GAWR" respectively. The
serial number of your unit is located on this
label also.
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
ITEMS TO BRING THE WEIGHT DOWN TO OR
BELOW THE GVWR OR GAWR.
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