Tires; Tire Inflation; Tire Replacement; If You Get A Flat Tire - Fleetwood Coronado Owner's Manual

3. Center the rear wheels on the platform and take a
reading. This reading is the rear Gross Axle Weight
(Reading 3).
4. Compare Reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle.
If the reading exceeds the GVWR rating, you will have
to reduce the 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
its respective GAWR. If either exceeds the GAWR,
redistribute the load and reweigh.
6. For a tag axle, center both rear axles on the scale
platform and take a reading. Compare with the sum of
both the rear (tag) and the intermediate (drive) GAWRs.
Periodically reweigh your motor home. Loading and
weight patterns will change according to use.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circurnstances and with proper maintenance,
you should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free
service.
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres-
sure must be maintained. Properly inflated tires also
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section in your chassis operator's
manual for information on maintenance, inflation pres-
sure, and tire care.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES (INCLUDING THE
SPARE) OFTEN. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
NOTE: Check the wheel covers periodically.
They could work loose during driving.
Tire Replacement
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Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at
least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment. All tires of the same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity. Consult your
tire dealer. The original equipmenttires supplied on your
motor home have weight carrying capacities to support
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) as stated on the
Federal Certification Tag located on the sidewall near
the driver's seat.
If You Get a Flat Tire
In case of sudden tire failure, avoid heavy brake appli-
cation. Gradually decrease speed. Hold steering wheel
firmly and move slowly to a safe, off-road place. Park on
a firm level spot, turn off the ignition, and turn on the
hazard flasher system.
Spare Tire Carrier
The spare tire may be located in an exterior storage
compartment, under the rear of the motor home be-
tween the frame rails, or mounted on the exterior of the
rear wall.
WARNING
TRUCK WHEELS AND TIRES ARE EX-
TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100
POUNDS OR MORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE WEIGHT.
Changing a Flat Tire
Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,
you may experience a flat tire. Summon professional
help through your auto club or travel service, or a local
truck service facility. Consult the chassis operator's
manual for additional information on tire inflation and
proper torque.