Dangers Of Overloading - Fleetwood American Eagle User Manual

On The Road
WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME
To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights:
STEP2a STEP2b
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One Side One Side
Scale Weight Ibs. Scale Weight Ibs.
(Step 2a) (Step 2b)
Calculate Other Ibs. Calculate Other Ibs.
Side Weight (Step 1 a - 2a) Side Weight (Step 1c -2b)
Tire Load (Ibs.) Ibs.
(See Note')
Inflation psi.
(See Note')
STEP2c STEP2d
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One Side One Side
Scale Weight Ibs. Scale Weight Ibs.
(Step 2c) Step 2d: Right Duals = (2b-2c)
Calculate Other Ibs. Calculate Other Ibs.
Side Weight (Step 1 d - 2c) Side Weight Left Duals (1 e - 2d)
Tire Load (Ibs.)
Ibs. Tire Load (Ibs.)
Ibs.
(See Note') (See Note')
Inflation
psi.
Inflation psi.
(See Note') (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 RV s 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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