Been thinking...need advice...
I've posted other requests for information regarding this subject and received good replies. The subject is downsizing from a Class A to a Class C. We're right on the cusp of signing a contract but I ...
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goufgators wrote:
From the O.P.: Here's what I've found so far: The GCWR for the '17 Gemini is: 13,500
The coach weighs 10,360
The Honda CRV 3,400
Total 13,760
Sooo, I'm already over the stated GCWR without including weight of passengers, dogs, food, clothing, etc.etc.
Am I right?? If so, the deal for the Gemini is out.
I pulled up the specs for the '17 Gemini and see that the GVWR of the coach is 10,360. that's the total weight the chassis can support (including itself). it would be a very strange coincidence if that's what your Gemini actually weighs.
since you don't own it you need to see if the dealer will weigh it for you (get weights on each axle); then compute the extra weight of full fuel, water and LP tanks on the affected axle (usually the rear). i'll bet you won't have more than 2000-lbs of payload after that. and you'll need to know the payload on each axle to be sure neither is overweight.
assuming that neither axle is overweight when FULLY loaded then your max towing capacity is 3140-lbs. and for every pound the FULLY loaded MH weighs adds a pound to the max towing weight up to a GCWR of 13,500 (the total weight the MH can propel including itself).
