Keystone Raptor axles/tires rating
Hello, sorry for such a long post. But I have some serious concerns about trailer axle and tire weight ratings. I have a 2011 Keystone Raptor 300mp. Recently while on only the 2nd trip with this, I...
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mneibuhr wrote:
the decal on my 300mp shows two 6000 pound axles. The gross weight is around 14,400 lbs. Not sure at this time as the unit, and brochure is at the dealer. The decal is where I looked at when I first became concerned due to the number of flat tires. I have filed a warranty claim with the dealer as directed by Keystone "retail" dept. Hopefully someone at keystone can shed a little light on why a fifth wheel that has a gross wt of over 14,000lbs is setting on two 6,000 lb axles. and 4 tires rated at only 3050 lbs each.
I would be making a trip to the dealer to preserve evidence of the 6K axles which doesn't meet the published specifications. Also, would be crawling underneath the trailer and physically checking/documenting what axles are actually installed.
It really sounds like you have a 2010 model sold as a 2011 model. 2010 models have a lower GVWR.
11246 shipping
3144 carrying capapcity
14390 GVWR
Under UCC -there is a presumption that the trailer as delivered for first retail sale will meet the manufacturers published specifications.
