Owner`s manual

DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
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2008 LAPALMA XL
Weight scale types and weighing methods
determine the procedure used to calculate proper
tire ination pressure and axle loading. Several
types of scales are in use today. A platform scale
will allow the entire motorhome to t on the
scale to read the GVW in one scale recording. A
segmented platform scale is designed to weigh
one axle at a time. A single axle scale weighs
one axle at a time. Some scales read only one
wheel position at a time due to physical size.
Several scale readings may be required to
determine the GAW or GVW total. Each wheel
position requires weighing, referred to as a
four-point weigh to accurately determine the
correct tire ination pressure.
NOTE:
The most accurate method to determine
proper tire pressure is to weigh each
wheel position independently. Weighing
the entire axle will not accurately
determine the total weight carried by
that wheel position. When calculating
the drive axle dual position, divide the
total weight by two to determine the
weight carried by each tire.
When weighing, the scales and the motorhome
must be level to obtain an accurate scale reading.
Even when an axle is not physically on the scale,
a denite lean in the motorhome will produce
inaccurate scale readings.
Weight Label
100179d