Emergency Exit Window; Weight Information; Weighing The Unit - NewMar Dutch Star 2011 Owner's Manual

Emergency Exit Window

In the bedroom of the unit, there is an emergency exit (egress) window. This window is designed to be used as an
additional exit in emergency situations. It can be easily identified by the red color of the handle and the red
" EXIT" label. To open the egress window, lift the handle and push outward on the window. The window can be
closed by pulling the window closed and lowering the handle to the down or locked position.

Weight Information

Below is a sample of a weight information label which may appear in your unit.

Weighing the Unit

The following definitions are given to help in communications of issues of weight and your unit.
GAWR:
Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight for an axle.
GCWR:
Gross Combination Weight Rating is the value specified by the manufacturer of the vehicle as the
maximum allowable loaded weight of this motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight of this fully loaded motorhome. The
GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo Carrying
Capacity.
UVW:
Unloaded Vehicle Weight is the weight of this motorhome as built at the factory with full fuel, engine
oil, and coolants. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, PROPANE gas, or dealer installed
accessories.
CCC:
Cargo Carrying Capacity is equal to GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh (potable)
water weight (including water heater), full PROPANE-Gas weight and SCWR.
GVW:
Gross Vehicle Weight is the weight of the unit with all items and supplies that are loaded into the unit at
any point in time.
SCWR:
Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating is the manufacturer' s designated number of sleeping positions
multiplied by 154 pounds (70 kilograms).
NOTE:
The sales literature may give approximates or standards. Each individual unit may weigh differently
based on the factory and/or dealer options added. To assure the accuracy of your weights be sure the unit is
always level during weighing. The unit has been built to comply with the component suppliers recommended
limits and give you a realistic CCC. When loading the unit, distribute the items so that not all of the weight is
added to one area of the unit. If you have questions as to what the weight of the unit is after it has been
loaded, take the unit to a drive-on scale or use individual wheel scales and verify that the weights are within
the limits of those specified for the unit. When weighing the unit, follow these instructions. Failure to follow
these instructions may give an erroneous weight reading.
1.
Pull the unit onto the scales shown in Fig. 1. This is the total weight of the unit. To do this, pull the unit onto
the scales so that all of the wheels are on the scale. Record the weight. This is the GVW and should not
exceed the GVWR supplied by Newmar for the unit.
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