Allegro RED Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –ALLEGRO <strong>RED</strong>® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCEAdditional Information on Light Truck TiresPlease refer to the diagram below.Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires.LT—The “LT” indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers.ST—An “ST” is an indication the tire is for trailer use only.Max. Load Dual kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) Cold—This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tireis used as a dual; that is, when four tires are put on each rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).Max. Load Single kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) Cold—This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when thetire is used as a single.Load Range—This information identifies the tire’s load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits.Vehicle Load LimitsDetermining the load limits of a vehicle includes more than understanding the load limits of the tires alone.On a motor home, there is a Federal certification label that is usually affixed in the rear closet.13-17
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –ALLEGRO <strong>RED</strong>® Chapter 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe certification label will indicate the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). This is the most weight the fullyloaded vehicle can weight. It will also provide the gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This is the most a particular axle canweigh. If there are multiple axles, the GAWR of each axle will be provided.For motor homes, in the same location as the certification label described above, there is a vehicle placard. This placardprovides tire and loading information. In addition, this placard will show the vehicle’s seating capacity for people and astatement regarding maximum cargo capacity.Cargo CapacitiesFor motor homes, cargo can be added to the vehicle, up to the maximum weight specified on the placard.For motorized vehicles, the combined weight of passengers and cargo is provided as a single number.If fewer people are traveling, more cargo can be added. If more people are involved, the weight of cargomust be reduced. In any case, remember: the total weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including passengers,can not exceed the stated GVWR.For motor homes, the water and propane also need to be considered. The weight of fully filled propane containers isconsidered part of the weight of the RV before it is loaded with people or cargo and is not considered part of thedisposable cargo load. Water, however, is a cargo weight and is treated as such. If there is a fresh water storage tankof 100 gallons, this tank when filled would weigh about 800 pounds. If more cargo or people are being transported,water can be off-loaded to keep the total amount of cargo added to the vehicle within the limits of the GVWR so asnot to overload the vehicle. Understanding this flexibility will allow you, the owner, to make choices that fit yourtravel and camping needs.When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent overloading front to back and side to side.Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable. Too many items on one sidemay overload a tire. The best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle is to weigh it at a public scale. Talk toyour RV dealer to discuss the weighing methods needed to capture the various weights related to the RV.This would include weights for the following: axles, wheels, hitch and total weight.How Overloading Affects Your RV and TiresThe results of overloading can have serious consequences for passenger safety. Too much weight on your vehicle’ssuspension system can cause spring, shock absorber, or brake failure, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear,tire failure or other damage.An overloaded vehicle is hard to drive and hard to stop. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely,particularly on steep hills. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of tire, its load range, andcorresponding inflation pressure.Excessive loads and/or under-inflation cause tire overloading and, as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situationcan generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may lead to tire failure.13-18
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