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Glossary
GTW (Gross Towing Weight) - Is the maximum
loaded weight of a trailer or car this motor
home, with equipped hitch, has been desig-
nated to tow. GTW cannot be increased by
changing the trailer hitch.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Is the
maximum permissible weight of this fully
loaded motor home. The GVWR is equal to or
greater than the sum of the Unloaded Vehicle
Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.
Hitch Rating - Means the maximum allowable
weight of a towed trailer or towed vehicle.
The GCWR of the motor home must never be
exceeded, even if the weight of the towed
trailer or towed vehicle is less than the hitch
rating.
Monitor Panel - An electronic device that
allows you to conveniently measure the
approximate levels in the fresh water, gray
and black water tanks. You can also check the
charge in the battery/batteries.
MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight) - Is the max-
imum permissible downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
NOTE - A statement or instruction in this
Owner's Manual with information to help you
use the vehicle or equipment more efficiently,
such as a tip.
Owner's Information Package - This is a pack-
age of papers, manuals, warranty and instruc-
tion cards, and other material put together for
you by Fleetwood. These materials contain
operating and maintenance instructions for
most of the components and appliances in
your motor home.
Ownercare Card - The card that has your name
and vehicle ID (FIN) embossed on it. Use this
card when you request or need warranty serv-
ice. Please note that this is NOT a credit card.
You cannot purchase anything with it.
It
is used
only to identify you and your motor home.
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Park Cable - The F-style video connector that
allows you to connect to an outside television
signal source, such as the cable TV feed at an
RV park, or any other 75-ohm video source.
This connector usually carries an RF modu-
lated signal.
Park/City Water Connection - The "garden-
hose" style connector that allows you to con-
nect to an outside pressurized water source.
Power/Shore Cord - This is the main power
cord coming into your motor home electrical
system. You connect it to 120-volt AC power
at a park or campsite.
Roadside - The left side of the motor home
from the driver's point of view. So named
because, at least in North America, the "road"
outside the vehicle is usually on this side.
SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating) - Is
the manufacturer's designated number of
sleeping positions multiplied by 154 pounds
(70 kilograms).
MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight) - The maxi-
mum permissible downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) - The weight
of the motor home, as built at the factory with
full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The UVW
does not include cargo, fresh water, Propane,
occupants or dealer installed accessories.
Note: Canadian
UVW
includes designated
seating, Propane and water.
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) - The
legal, 17 -digit vehicle identification number
as shown on the vehicle registration certifi-
cate.
WARNING - A statement or instruction in this
Owner's Manual that, if not followed, could
lead to personal injury or death.
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