Fleetwood American Eagle 2006 Owner's Manual page 49

On The Road
WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME
To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights:
STEP2a
1 : : ,---I J-++--I ----'
One Side
Scale Weight
=_:-;-_ _
Ibs.
(Step 2a)
Calculate Other Ibs.
Side Weight (Step 1 a - 2a)
Tire Load (Ibs.)
Inflation
-:=-----:--;-:--::;-_
Ibs.
(See Note")
-:=-----:--;-:--::;-_
psi.
(See Note")
STEP2c
One Side
Scale Weight
Calculate Other
(Step 2c)
Side Weight (Step 1 d - 2c)
Tire Load (Ibs.)
(See Note")
Inflation
(See Note")
JI
Ibs.
Ibs.
Ibs.
psi.
STEP2b
I:: 1
]I
One Side
Scale Weight ~_~
_ _ Ibs.
(Step 2b)
Calculate Other Ibs.
Side Weight (Step lc -2b)
STEP2d
(Calculated)
One Side
Scale Weight Ibs.
Step 2d: Right Duals = (2b-2c)
Calculate Other Ibs.
Side Weight Left Duals (1 e - 2d)
Tire Load (Ibs.) Ibs.
(See Note")
Inflation psi.
(See Note")
"NOTE:
Refer to the tire load charts published by the tire manufacturer to determine the
proper inflation pressures recommended for single and dual axles equipped. Always inflate
each axle set to the tire with the higher of the side-to-side loads.
Dangers of Overloading
Do not overload your RV. In addition to possible
problems with tires, wheels, and springs, there
can be problems of brake failure, drivetrain fail-
ure, wheel bearing failure, etc. Moreover, an
overloaded RV uses more fuel, is harder to
handle, and can lead to driver fatigue. If any
component should fail, it could result in vehicle
damage and/or loss of vehicle control. In addi-
tion to the above dangers, there are some states
that require certain motor homes and RVs to
utilize the Highway Patrol's weight scales to
check for overloaded axle weights. Citations can
be issued to violators.
Since you may load your motor home differ-
ently for different trips, loading and weight pat-
terns will change. Periodically reweigh your
motor home and log the weights in this chapter.
Refer to your log as you prepare to load for
future trips.
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