Important Information On Vehicle Loading - GMC 1977 motorhome Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ON VEHICLE LOADING
The components of your - vehicle
a
deslrpned-to provide satisfactory so-mice
if the
vehicle is
not
loaded
in
ey'cess of
either
the Gross Vehicle . Weight Rcdif4 -
(GVWR) or
the- moximurn
-Front
sand
Rear Gross Ax4e
Wei0t
Ratings
(GAWR's) specified
on
the. vehicle
Men--
tification- number (Vlk~'~Ofafe ;_ tilted
behind- the right frord .access .door_ :
Overloading can create
serious paten-;-
tial safety hazards, -and
shorten the
service life- of your vehicle, Your dealer
can advise you concerning proper
load-- :
ing conditions of
your vehicle :
When loading the Motorhome, it is impor-
tant that it is properly loaded . All items should
be loaded as centrally and as low as possible.
This is essential to maintain proper vehicle
handling . Even though a single item may not
FRONT GAWK
4,200 LBS .
*FRONT CURB
FRONT CARGO
8, PASS . LOAD
TOTAL
3,700 LBS .
500 LBS.
4,200 LBS.
GVWR RATING 11,700 LBS .
REAR GAWR
7,500 LBS.
MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT AT GROUND 11,700 LBS .
*Curb weight is the maximum weight of the vehicle without driver, passengers, or cargo,
and empty fresh water, LP, and holding tanks, but does include fuel and coolant.
Vehicle Loading (ZEO 6581)
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weigh much alone, several of these items may
have considerable weight . Proper loading is
essential .
MAXIMUM FRONT AND REAR AXLE
WEIGHTS (AS MANUFACTURED)
The weight of the cargoload must be properly
distributed over both the front and rear axles.
The plate shows the maximum weight that
the front axle can carry (front GAWR) and
the maximum weight that the rear axle (rear
GAWR) can carry. The GVWR represents the
maximum permissible loaded weight of the vehi-
cle and takes into consideration the engine,
transmission, frame, suspension, brake, axle and
tire capabilities. Actual front and rear end
weights can only be determined by weighing the
vehicle . This can be accomplished through high-
way weigh stations or other such commercial
facilities . For assistance in this regard, consult
your dealer . The cargoload should be distributed