โNov-20-2017 07:31 PM
โNov-28-2017 10:36 AM
HD_ToyHauling wrote:
So can a guy trust any posted cargo weights ? Saw that a Forest River Vengeance could carry 5000+ pounds (seemed very high) with two axles. Talked to someone locally that has one for sale. Posted weight is around 2800 ish max cargo! I can understand 500 lbs off but 2000? What's the deal? First toy hauler and trying to pick the right one but wow, this makes it very hard? Are they all that way or is it just Forest River
. I need at least 2000 lbs for our toys before we even load anything else? Bought a 2018 GMC 3500 with new Duramax to pull it (SRW) but starting to wonder if I'm wasting my time?
โNov-28-2017 09:06 AM
mapguy wrote:I fixed it for you.
NEVER trust the GVWR listed on brochures and online. The weights are only a representation of what they could be. One of the reasons why is weight of options. Brochure weights are typically a unit without options or upgrades -even sometimes without forced/mandatory "options". Carefully, look at dealer units -they have federal required weights ,plus RVIA required weight labels.
Some manufacturer's are more transparent than others in regards to online and brochure weights.....
โNov-27-2017 02:50 PM
โNov-24-2017 04:36 AM
โNov-21-2017 10:08 AM
BarryG20 wrote:
While I don't dispute anything being said, on our trailer it has a GCWR that includes a second trailer ie our fifth wheel has a GVWR of 9950 but a GCWR of 12500 or close to that don't remember exactly what it is Could this be playing a part in this confusion
this is a cut and paste right off the current brochure for our trailer(ours is older though)
STANDARD INTEGRATED REAR 2-INCH RECEIVER HITCH WITH 300-POUND
TONGUE CAPACITY (EAGLE HT ONLY) AND 3,000-POUND TOW RATING
The brochure makes no mention of the GCWR only GVWR but it is on the sticker.
โNov-21-2017 05:59 AM
โNov-20-2017 08:33 PM
โNov-20-2017 07:57 PM
Old-Biscuit wrote:
GVWR can be correct
UVW can be close......depends on options etc either added at factory or by dealers
CCC......number affected by weight of fresh water, propane, options etc
Each rig has a data plate with actual GVWR, OEM tires, VIN
Also will have a 'trailer weight' sticker showing that specific rigs weights (GVWR, UVW, CCC)
Otherwise one would need to weigh rig
โNov-20-2017 07:50 PM