Car Or Trailer Towing - Winnebago Cambria Owner's Manual

After the rear wheel set has been weighed,
turn the coach around and repeat this process for
the other side.
The load on each wheel or dual-wheel set
should not exceed one-half of the corresponding
GAWR. For example, if the GAWR for the rear
axle is 12,000 lbs., then the load on each rear dual
set (left rear duals or right rear duals) should not
exceed 6,000 lbs.
Tires must be filled to the recommended air
pressure for the highest loaded tire set on that
axle. For example, on the rear axle, if the left side
weighs more than the right, fill the left tires to the
pressure required for that weight, then fill the
right tires to the same pressure as the left ones.
If your actual weight is considerably less than
GAWR, you may be able to lower your tire
pressure. See a tire dealer for a load/pressure
chart.
NOTE: The Hitch Load weight from a Towed
Vehicle or carrier box must also be
counted on the Rear GAWR and
subtracted from the rear axle cargo
capacity. If you tow other than a light
trailer or a vehicle by means of a tow bar,
you should have your trailer coupled
when weighing your motor home.
Be aware that hitch load can affect handling
characteristics. The more weight on the hitch, the
lighter the front end will feel at the steering
wheel.

CAR OR TRAILER TOWING

Hitch pulling capacity: 5,000 lbs. max.
Tongue weight:350 lbs. max.
The factory installed towing hitch on this
coach is capable of pulling 5,000 lbs. load (max.),
however the vertical (tongue) weight may vary
according to chassis and model combinations. Do
not exceed either the GVWR, the rear axle
GAWR, or the chassis GCWR by the combined
loaded weight of the coach and the towed
vehicle. See preceding items "Loading the
Vehicle" and "Weighing Your Loaded Vehicle"
for explanation of weight ratings.
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DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
Because of individual vehicle use and loading
habits, we recommend weighing the vehicle
while fully loaded to avoid exceeding any of the
listed Gross Weight Ratings. See "Vehicle
Certification Label" in the Introduction Section
for information on gross weight ratings.
Towing will affect vehicle handling,
durability and fuel economy. Exceeding any of
the listed Gross Weight Ratings will result in
unacceptable overall vehicle performance.
Maximum safety and satisfaction when towing
depends on proper use of correct equipment.
Select a drawbar that mates properly with the
towing hitch receiver and provides proper
alignment to the vehicle tow bar. The tongue of
the tow bar must be as close as possible to
parallel with the ground when attached to the
hitch ball.
Installation of a proper trailer brake system is
recommended. Check state regulations on trailer
weight and trailer brake requirements to be sure
you select the right equipment before towing.
NOTE: If you tow a car or trailer that weighs
Before descending a steep or long grade when
towing a trailer, reduce speed and shift into a
lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid
prolonged or frequent application of brakes
which could cause overheating and brake failure.
For safe towing and vehicle handling,
maintain proper trailer weight distribution.
The total weight of the motor home and
the vehicle towed must not exceed the
Gross Combined Vehicle Weight rating.
See table in Section 1 to obtain the Gross
Combined Vehicle Weight rating for your
chassis.
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over 1,000 lbs., it may need to be
equipped with automatically activated
brakes. Check your state laws.
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