Vehicle Load Capacity-Weighing - Fleetwood Flair 1979 Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
WEIGHING
Your motor home is designed to carry the loads defined
by the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the certifica-
tion tag posted on or near the left edge of the instru-
ment panel. These ratings are for a fully-loaded vehicle
including passengers and normal belongings.
Periodically weigh the motor home at a public scale to
determine axle loads. The following procedure is sug-
gested, although any method recommended by the scale
operator which correctly determines weight values is ac-
ceptable. During all measurements, it is important that
the vehicle be kept as level as possible.
1. Run only the front wheels onto the scale plat-
form and obtain a reading. (This first value
is the front axle Gross Axle Weight.)
2. Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles) on
the scale and obtain a reading. (This second
value is Gross Vehicle Weight.)
3. Drive forward until only the rear axle is on
the platform and obtain a reading. (This
third reading is rear axle Gross Axle Weight.)
4. Compare reading 2 with the GVWR of your
vehicle. If this reading exceeds the GVWR
rating, it will be necessary to reduce 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 the GAWR on the certifica-
tion tag. If either exceeds the GAWR for the
axle, redistribute enough equipment from
front to back or the reverse to ensure that
loads on front and rear axles are within the
required limit.
Check vehicle weight periodically to obtain optimum
mileage from tires and improved handling. Tires should
always be inflated as recommended in the Chassis Man-
ufacturer's Instructions. See your Chassis Operator's
Manual.
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CAUTION
EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR GVWR OF YOUR
MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UNDESIRABLE
HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY EVEN
CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. MODIFICATION OF
YOUR VEHICLE BY ADDITION OF RACKS NOT
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO CARRY
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES IS NOT
RECOMMENDED AND MAY MAKE YOUR WAR-
RANTY INAPPLICABLE.
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