Loading Tips - Fleetwood American Eagle 1998 Owner's Manual

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MOTOR HOME LOADING
Page 9
of 10
3. Center both the motor·home and the trailer combination on
the scale and take a reading. This is the Gross Combiried
Weight (Reading
3):
4.Subtmct Reading I from Reading 2. Thisis the rear Gross
- Axle Weight.· ' - .
Compate the readings takenon
thescal~s
to the appropriate weight ratings.
on the Federal certification tag and wardrobe door tag. Example: The Gross
Combined Weight should not exceed) the Gross Combined WeighfRating .
. ' If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have to adjust or remove
' /
\
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/'
'
the load. .
If you exceed weight ratings, you will:,
• cause qtzmage to the motol".home, drive train,
01"
chassis
• a: cause unstable driving and handling characteristics
. .
.• cause unsafe braking
• a reduce your warranty protection.
Since you may load your motor home differently for different trips, loading
and weight patterns will change. Periodically reweigh your
mot01~home
and
Jog the weights
III
the back of this manual. Refer to youdogas you prepare to
. 101ld for future trips.
Loading Tips
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.)
• Do /lot load heavy items in upper cabinets.
• Secure and brace items so they won'i move during travel,
thei"eby shifting the load; ,
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American Eagle
Wide Body
ISSUE DATE: 6/97
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