Fleetwood Southwind Owner's Manual page 32

On The Road
To calculate the opposite side of the vehicle
wheel position weight, subtract this side's
weights from the weights recorded in steps 1, 2
and 3. If there is a towed vehicle, proceed to step
4 to obtain the "towed vehicle only" weight.
4. If a boat, trailer or other vehicle is being
towed, it should be weighed and combined
with the towing vehicle's GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight) to ensure the total weight
does not exceed the GCWR (Gross
Combined Weight Rating).
NOTE
3
Even though the weight of the total axle may be within
the axle's rating, it may be overloaded on one side.
This causes one wheel position to be overloaded.
therefore, side-to-side weighing is required.
STEP 1a
Scale Weight
From
Owner's Manual _____________ lbs.
Scale Weight
From
Owner's Manual _____________ lbs.
05-6
WEIGHING YOUR MOTOR HOME
To Obtain Individual Axle and Gross Weights:
_____________ lbs. Scale Weight
(Step 1a = GAW)
From
Owner's Manual _____________ lbs.
GAWR
STEP 1d
_____________ lbs.
(Step 1d = GAW)
GAWR
If pulling a towed vehicle, see "Weighing Your Motor Home," Step 4.
Your RV must remain as level as possible on the
scale (even though an axle or side is not physically
on the scale). Obviously, to obtain the side-to-side
weights, there must be enough space on either side
of the scale to accommodate the RV being par-
tially off the scale. You may desire to use wheel
ramps to get the required side-to-side leveling.
If there is a difference in the weights on one
side of the vehicle as compared to weights
on the other side, components (tires, wheels,
brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could
be overloaded, even though the total axle load is
within the GAWR. It is important to redistribute
the load to avoid component failure, as well as
to improve the handling characteristics of the
vehicle. With these actual weights, it is now
possible to compare them against the GAWR,
GVWR, and tire capacities. These actual
weights are also what should be used to help
determine the proper air pressure for the tires.
STEP 1b
_____________ lbs.
(Step 1b = GVW)
GVWR
Scale Weight
From
Owner's Manual _____________ lbs.
STEP 1c
Scale Weight _____________ lbs.
(Step 1c)
STEP 1e
(Calculated)
_____________ lbs.
Drive Axle GAW = (1c –1d)
GAWR