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The table on the previous page outlines the hitch
head assembly combinations and the resulting
maximum towed loads that are available to you.
The ratings associated with the particular hitch
receiver supplied with your motor home are
noted on the weight tag and on a label affixed to
the hitch receiver.
you should use for towing and leveling the load
you intend to pull.
it..
WARNING
Failure to understand and follow these guidelines as
presented in this section could result in damage to the
motor home frame or body, could cause unstable driv-
ing and handling characteristics, and will restrict your
warranty coverage.
Consult with your dealer or towing
equipment/trailer supplier to determine the cor-
rect type of hitch head assembly and equipment
05-4
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY
PRODUCT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ YEAR _ _ _ _ 'MODEL _ _ _ _ _ _ 'F.I.N. _ _ _ _ _ _ _
FRONTGAWR
REAR GAWR (Rear GAWR Includes the Drive and Tag GAWR)
GTW
GCWR
GVWR
minus
UVW
minus fresh water weight of _ _ gallons
@
8.3 !b I gal
minus LP-Gas weight of _ _ gallons
@
4.5 Ib
I
gal
minus SCWR of _ _ persons
@
154 Ib I person
cee
for this Motor Home·
pounds
'Dealer Installed equipment end towed vehlele longue weight will reduee CCC. Consumer's sllould request such
InfQrmallon from Iha dealer. All WeIghts and Capaclt1&S are approximate.
HITCH RATING
weight carrying
weight distributing
MTW
5001bs.
1000 fbs.
HITCH RATING
5000 fba,
10000 fbs.
(kilograms)
GVWR (Gross VehIcle Weight Rating): Is the maxllnum permissible weight 01 this motor home. The GVWR is equal to or greater
than the sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo Carrying CapaCity.
GCWR (Gross Comblned,welght Rating): Is the value spec!f!ed by the motor home manufacll.irer as the maximum allowable
loaded weight 01 this motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle. Towing and braking capabilities may differ. Refer to
Fleetwood and chassis manufacture manual(s) for complete Information.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Is the maximum permissible loaded weight a specific axle Is designed to carry.
GTW (Gross Towed Weight): Is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer or car this
moto~
home with equipped hitch has beliln
designed to tow. GTW cannot be increased by changing the receiver hitch.
MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight): Is the maximum permiSSible downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW'(Unloaded Vehicle Weight): is the weight of the motor home as buill at the factory with full fUef, engine 011, and coolants.
eec (Cargo Carrying Capacity): Is equal to GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh (potable) waler weight (Including
the water heater), full LP-Gas weight and SCWR.
sewn
(Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating): Is the manufaclUre's designated number of sleeping positions multlplied by 154
pounds (70 kilograms).
HITCH RATING Is the maximum weight capacity of the hitch receiver equipped wllh this vehicle. The GCWR 01 this motor home
must never be exceeded, even if the towed trailer or towed vehicle weight is less than the hitch rating.
WARNING: The Heaviest loaded Motor Home With All Passengers, Goods, Water, Driver and Towed load Must Not Exceed Any
of the Following:
1.) The front I rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's)
2.) The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3.) The gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
4.) The Individual tire and wheel ratings
Fleetwood has designed Its recreational vehicles to provide a variety of uses for its customers. Each vehicle features optional
sealing, sleeping, storage and fluid capacities. The user Is responsible for selecllng the proper combination of loads to ensure
that the recreational vehicle's capacllles are not exceeded.
CONSULT MOTOR HOME AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURE'S OWNERS,OPERATOR MANUAl(S)
FOR WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES INCLUDING TOWED VEHICLE·
AIJXILIARY BRAKE REQUIREMENTS.
Example Cargo Carrying Capacity label
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