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:
Picked up the RV friday, still nothing from the Dealer at this time, tho they are "listening". Still nothing from the factory yet. The GVWR is listed as 14,390 lbs, The axles are definitely 6,000 lbs based on the labels on the axles and the RV decal.
JIMNLIN, are the regs your quoting CFR's? not sure what your "citing", but I will definitely look into this.
Thanks.
Mark
Trailer axles are never going to be rated to the full GVWR of the trailer. If your GVWR is 14,390, I would believe that you have at least 2,500 lbs in pin weight. You have to remember that the truck is carrying part of the load.
