Vehicle Load Capacity - Weighing - Fleetwood 1978 SouthWind Owner's Manual

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1.
Shift Selector
6. Fuel Switchover (optional)
2.
Lights
7.
Instruments
3. Windshield Wipers
8. Radio Sound System (optional)
4.
Windshield Washer 9. Heater Controls· (optional) Auto Air Controls
5. Cigar Lighter
10. Generator Remote Start Panel (optional)
FIGURE 1 TYPICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
The Cruise Control (optional) is located on the turn in-
dicator handle. The emergency flasher control is located
on the right side of the steering column. Refer to Figure
1. See the Chassis Operator's Manual or individual
instructions from equipment manufacturers for opera-
tion of equipment, both standard and optional.
It is recommended that the Chassis Operator's Manual
(provided) be kept readily available in the glove com-
partment. This will prove invaluable as reference in-
formation.
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VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
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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 certifi-
cation tag posted on or near the left edge of the instru-
ment panel. These ratings are for fully·loaded vehicles
including passengers and normal belongings.
NOTE: Exceeding the GAWR or GVWR of your
motor home can cause undersirable handling
characteristics and may even create a safety
hazard. Modification of your vehicle by ad-
dition of racks not specified by the manufac-
turer to carry additional equipment or veh-
icles is not recommended and may make your
warranty inapplicable.
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 weitht values is ac-
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ceptable. During all measurements, it is important that
the vehicle be kept as level as possible.
1. Run only the front wheels into the scale plat-
form and obtain a reading. (This frist 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 for your
vehicle. If this reading exceeds the GVWR
rating, it will be necessary to reduce total veh-
icle load.
5. If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your
vehicle, check readings 1 and 3 to verify that