Jayco 2016 Jay Series Owner's Manual page 37

JAYCO CAMPING TRAILERS
GVWR - GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING – The value specified by the
manufacturer as the maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded trailer.
OCCC - OCCUPANT AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY - Is equal to the
GVWR of the trailer, minus the weight of the trailer (as completed at the factory)
minus the weight of all personal cargo, and, if applicable, minus the weight of a full
tank (or tanks) of propane and the full weight of potable water, including the water
heater (if so equipped). Additions to or other changes made to the trailer after it
left the factory will affect (reduce) the OCCC.
UVW - UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT – The weight of the trailer as
manufactured at the factory with the weight of a full tank (or tanks) of propane.
Labels & Locations:
There are 3 main types of labels that can be found on the exterior of the trailer,
usually on the roadside front corner of the trailer. Labels at this location will be a
Federal Certification label, an Occupant & Cargo Carrying Capacity label, and a
Tire and Loading Information label. An additional Occupant & Cargo Carrying
Capacity label is also located on the inward surface of the entry door.
Fig. 3.1 OCCC Label (yellow)
OCCC Label (Occupant & Cargo Carrying Capacity):
This label is yellow in color and has two parts (Fig. 3.1).
The upper portion of this label is the maximum Occupant & Cargo Carrying
Capacity that may be placed in or on the trailer as it was manufactured and
weighed before leaving the factory. This maximum capacity would not include the
weight of a full fresh water tank. The full load of water weight would need to be
subtracted from the maximum cargo weight. Additions or other changes made to
the trailer after it leaves the factory will affect (reduce) the OCCC.
The lower portion of this label indicates the weight value of the trailer as it was
manufactured and weighed at the factory. It includes full propane tanks and full
generator fuel (if so equipped).
You may question the total weight capacity of the tires on your RV being less than
the GVWR; this is correct. In order to calculate the actual weight on the RV tires,
do not include the tongue weight. The tongue weight is actually being carried by
your tow vehicle, not the RV tires.
For example: If the tires are rated at 2,000 lbs. each x 4 tires = 8,000 lbs. and
the RV has a GVWR of 9,000 lbs. with a tongue weight of 1,200 lbs. The
actual weight on the RV tires is (9,000 – 1,200) which equals 7,800 lbs.
which is within the weight rating of the tires.
If you have further questions, please contact your dealer or Jayco Customer
Service.
SECTION 3 - PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Fig. 3.2 Federal Certification Label
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