Tires; Tire Inflation; Tire Replacement; If You Get A Flat Tire - Fleetwood Jamboree 1991 Manual

3. Center the rear wheels on the platform and take a
reading. This reading is the Rear Gross Axle Weight
(Reading 3).
4. Compare Reading 2 with the GVWR of your
vehicle. If the reading exceeds the GVWR rat-
ing, you will have to reduce the total vehicle load.
5. If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your
vehicle, check Readings 1 and 3 to verify that
each is less than its respective GAWR. If either
exceeds the GAWR, redistribute the load and
reweigh.
Periodically reweigh your motor home. Loading and
weight patterns will change according to use.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,
you should receive thousands of miles of trouble free
service.
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres·
sure must be maintained. Properly inflated tires also
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
&eter
to the tire section in your chassis operator's
manuarfor information on maintenance, inflation pres·
sure, and tire care.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES (INCLUDING THE
SPARE) OFTEN. PAY SPECIAL ATIENTION
TO INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
NOTE: Check the wheel covers periodically.
They could work loose during driving.
Tire Replacement
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Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at
least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment. All tires of the same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity. Consult your
tire dealer. The original equipmenttires supplied on your
motor home have weight carrying capacities to support
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) as stated on the
Federal Certification Tag located on the sidewall near
the driver's seat.
If You Get A Flat Tire
In case of sudden tire failure, avoid heavy brake appli-
cation. Gradually decrease speed. Hold steering wheel
firmly and move slowly to a safe, off-road place. Park on
a firm, level spot, turn off the ignition, and turn on the
hazard flasher system.
Spare Tire Carrier
On some models, the spare tire is located in an exterior
storage compartment. On other models, the spare tire
carrier is located under the rear of the motor home
between the frame rails.
WARNING
TRUCK TIRES AND WHEELS ARE EX-
TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100
POUNDS OR MORE. DO NOT ATIEMPT TO
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE WEIGHT.
Changing A Flat Tire
Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,
you may experience a flat tire. Summon professional
help through your auto club or travel service, or a local
truck service facility. Consult the chassis operator's
manual for additional information on tire inflation and
proper torque.
WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE TIRE YOUR-
SELF.