Monaco 2002 Diplomat Service Manual page 53

Weighing a two axle non-slide motorhome.
• Record the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR).
• Weigh and record each wheel position
or Total Axle Weight.
• If necessary, adjust the payload so the
GAWR is not exceeded. Total com-
bined weights must not exceed the
GVWR.
• Using the tire chart, locate the recom-
mended air pressure for the weight carried by each tire. Adjust
the tire pressure accordingly.
GAWR (Rear)
GAW (Rear)
Weighing a two axle slide-out motorhome.
• Slide rooms must be in the retracted
position.
• Record the gross axle weight ratings
(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR).
• Weigh and record the weight placed on
each tire.
• If necessary, adjust the payload so the
GAWR is not exceeded. Total com-
bined weights must not exceed the
GVWR.
• Using the tire chart, locate the recom-
mended air pressure for the weight car-
ried by each tire. Adjust the tire pres-
sure accordingly.
Rear
Scale
GAWR ÷ 2
B
GAW
+
GAWR ÷ 2
Scale
GAW
D
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GAWR (Front)
+
GAW (Front)
+
GAWR
=
GCAW
D I P L O M A T
GCVW
=
GCAW
=
Front
GAWR ÷ 2
Scale
A
GAW
+
GAWR ÷ 2
Scale
C
GAW
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GAWR
=
GCAW
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