The wife and I were looking a new fifth wheel yesterday. It was a Coachmen Chapparal 336TSIK. The trailer is 37ft long. What I was really surprised and disappointed in was that the CCC was only 1484lbs on this particular unit. I don't know but that seems awfully low for a 37 ft fifth wheel. Thoughts?Thanks, John

The Chaparrals (full size not lite or x-lite) comes with two different axles.The 336TSIK comes with Dexter 5200 lb axles. The others have 7,000 lb axles.Maybe you could order this one with heavier axles??

Yes, it's all about the axles. I sure wouldn't want a 37' FW with less than adequate axles, springs, and poor tires.I am sure the axles could be upgraded, if odered.Jerry

Sorry for the duplicate info but we are looking at this model also. The experts will have to chime in but I would think CCC is dependent on strength of axles.We plan to add a few more options that are not on any lot we know of and don't know if heavier axles are an option.The Chapparals (full size not lite or x-lite) comes with two different axles.The 336TSIK comes with Dexter 5200 lb axles. The others have 7,000 lb axles.Maybe you could order this one with heavier axles??

tunatundra wrote:Sorry for the duplicate info but we are looking at this model also. The experts will have to chime in but I would think CCC is dependent on strength of axles.We plan to add a few more options that are not on any lot we know of and don't know if heavier axles are an option.The Chapparals (full size not lite or x-lite) comes with two different axles.The 336TSIK comes with Dexter 5200 lb axles. The others have 7,000 lb axles.Maybe you could order this one with heavier axles??I have the brochure in front of me. The 336TSIK and one other have GVWR's in the 12,000 lbs range, all the others are 14,000 to 15,000 lbs. That definately shows they are putting the minimum axle under the trailer. Definately love this floor plan. The fit and finish was very good. Got a good feeling from dealer.(Bill's Camper Sales, St.Joseph, Mo.) But I think I am going to wait and do some more research. Thanks.

Here is a verbatim quote from a NHTSA Q&A PDF." The FMVSS have requirements for the manufacturer to use proper tires and rims for the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The manufacturer may determine the GVWR by adding cargo capacity (if any) to the curb weight of the vehicle as manufactured. The wise consumer, before purchase, will determine if the vehicle has sufficient cargo capacity to carry the weight of water, additional equipment (such as televisions, and microwave ovens), and luggage. The manufacturer’s certification label must show the GVWR. The GVWR must not be exceeded by overloading the vehicle. There is little the government can do to assist a consumer who has purchased a vehicle that has insufficient cargo capacity for its intended use."

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tunatundra
Explorer
Feb 20, 2016
Sorry for the duplicate info but we are looking at this model also. The experts will have to chime in but I would think CCC is dependent on strength of axles.
We plan to add a few more options that are not on any lot we know of and don't know if heavier axles are an option.
The Chapparals (full size not lite or x-lite) comes with two different axles.
The 336TSIK comes with Dexter 5200 lb axles. The others have 7,000 lb axles.
Maybe you could order this one with heavier axles??
MFL
Nomad II
Feb 20, 2016
Yes, it's all about the axles. I sure wouldn't want a 37' FW with less than adequate axles, springs, and poor tires.

I am sure the axles could be upgraded, if odered.

Jerry
tunatundra
Explorer
Feb 20, 2016
The Chaparrals (full size not lite or x-lite) comes with two different axles.
The 336TSIK comes with Dexter 5200 lb axles. The others have 7,000 lb axles.
Maybe you could order this one with heavier axles??

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