2005 JAYCO GRANITE RIDGE 3100SS
Going to look at this class C this afternoon. Anyone with any general feedback on Jayco and the Granite Ridge in particular? Thanks!
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rjstractor wrote:
I looked at this and other similar models (31' on E450 chassis), and most of them were almost at their max GVWR empty. I recall one with slideouts that weighed almost 13,000 pounds empty, which leaves almost no useable capacity for accessories, passengers and supplies.
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clemdog, if you're the type that wants to operate the motorhome within the published chassis limits, than you need to very carefully look at the actual weights of this vehicle. I'd recommend taking it out for a test drive to the nearest weigh station, get the front and rear axle weights, and compare those to the chassis specs. Make note of how much water, fuel and other stuff is aboard. From these numbers, you should be able to determine if the vehicle will work for your intended purpose.
While we liked the floorplan of the rig, there is NO WAY we would've been able to use it and stay anywhere near the published specs. Ditto for any other E-450 based 30+' slide Class C. That bothered me, so we set our sights on rigs with a heavier chassis.
Good Luck in your search,
~Rick
