Cargo Capacity Rating-Is it Enough
We are considering a 5th Wheel with a cargo capacity rating of 1650-which I know is before any options are added. We are concerned that this might not be enough. We plan to have a bike rack on the b...
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It sounds low, but it would help to know how the CCC was calculated.
If the coach was manufactured before 2008, the CCC is probably calculated using RVIA standards. In that case, CCC is in addition to the weight of fresh water. If it was manufactured after 2008, then the CCC should calculated using the (required by law) NHTSA standards. In that case, the weight of dress water is counted as part of the cargo.
Regardless of which of the two standards, the weight of propane is in addition to the CCC.
Tom
If the coach was manufactured before 2008, the CCC is probably calculated using RVIA standards. In that case, CCC is in addition to the weight of fresh water. If it was manufactured after 2008, then the CCC should calculated using the (required by law) NHTSA standards. In that case, the weight of dress water is counted as part of the cargo.
Regardless of which of the two standards, the weight of propane is in addition to the CCC.
Tom
