Lance Truck Camper Owner's Manual

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20TRUCK/CAMPER LOADWORKSHEETThe truck must be weighed with occupants and full offuel. Drive onto the scales and get the weight of thetotal truck. Next pull forward until the front axle is offthe scale and get the weight on the rear axle. Subtractthe weight on the rear axle from the total truck weightto get the weight on the front axle.With the camper loaded and ready for a camp outing,pull on the scales as before and get the weight of thetotal truck and camper. Next pull forward until the frontaxle is off the scale and get the weight on the rearaxle. Subtract the weight on the rear axle from the totaltruck and camper weight to arrive at the weight on thefront axle. Subtract the truck weights from the totaltruck and camper weight for each axle. This amountshould be less then the truck manufacturer’s GAWRrating as shown on the Federal Certification Label. Ifyou are over the GAWR rating, you will need toremove or shift weight accordingly.Once you are less then the GAWR, you need to weigheach individual wheel to insure you are not overweightfrom side to side. Again pull on to the scales, but withonly the right front tire on the scales. Pull forward andget the weight of the right rear tire. Do the same forthe left side tires. First the front and then the rear. Takethe GAWR rating of the front axle and divide by 2. Dothe same for the rear. This is the GAWR for each axleend. Now subtract the individual wheel weights fromthe individual GAWR for each wheel. If the amount isless you are within the GAWR for that axle end. If theamount is more, you are over the GAWR for that axleend and you will need to adjust how your unit is loadedto bring the weight down within the GAWR.Proper weight distribution, load management andoperating within established limitations will aid insafe and enjoyable travel.18