Owner`s manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
7
• An indication of the contents
of the motorhome weight label
axed to the motorhome.
• A concise explanation of
the following items: Vehicle
Weight (VW) distribution and
Proper weighing techniques to
be used to weigh the vehicle.
••Specic denitions for
the following terminology:
Gross Vehicle-Weight Rating
(GVWR) – is is the max-
imum permissible weight of
the motor home when it is ful-
ly loaded.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight
(UVW) – is is the weight of
the motor home, as built at the
factory, with full fuel, engine
oil, and coolants. e UVW
does not include cargo, fresh
water, LP gas, or any deal-
er-installed accessories.
Cargo-Carrying Capacity
(CCC) – is is the maxi-
mum weight of all occupants
including the driver, personal
belongings, food, fresh wa-
ter, waste water, LP gas, tools,
tongue weight of towed vehicle
[if any], dealer-installed acces-
sories, and the like. e CCC
is equal to or less than the GVWR minus the UVW.
Gross Combination-Weight Rating (GCWR) – is is the value specied by the chassis manufacturer as
the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motor home with a towed trailer and/or vehicle [if any].
Sleeping-Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR) – is is the maximum weight capacity of the combined
number of persons (i.e., number of people multiplied by 154 pounds per person) permitted to sleep
within the vehicle.
Figure 1-4: Sample Motorhome Weight Label which can be
found in the bedroom closet