Federal Certification Label; Weight Ratings - Damon Astoria Pacific Edition Owner's Manual

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The Federal Certification Label, found in the driver's area, is installed in the vehicle as
required by federal standards. It contains information that will be helpful in determining
proper loading. The label will also list the date of manufacture, (GCWR), (GVWR),
(GAWR) (Front and Rear), tire size, rim size, tire pressure (PSI), Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), and the type of unit.
The RVIA Weight Label, found in the kitchen area, is installed in the vehicle as required
by RVIA standards. It contains information that will be helpful in determining proper
loading. The label will also list the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR), Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW), Sleeping Capacity Weight
Rating (SCWR), and the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC).
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) is the maximum permissible weight of
this fully loaded motorhome.
UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT (UVW) is the weight of this motorhome as manufactured
at the factory with full fuel, engine oil and coolants.
SLEEPING CAPACITY WEIGHT RATING (SCWR) is the manufacturer's designated
number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154 lbs. (70 kilograms)
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY (CCC) is equal to GVWR minus each of the following:
UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including water heater), full propane weight and
the SCWR.
Dealer installed equipment and towed vehicle tongue weight will reduce
CCC.
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) is the maximum weight a specific axle is
designed to carry. Each axle has its own GAWR.
Chapter 2 - Planning and Preparation
FEDERAL
CERTIFICATION
LABEL
RVIA WEIGHT LABEL

WEIGHT RATINGS

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