Carrying capacity question, vista
Looking at the Vista 30T carrying capacity...seems from what I can tell, it is 2700 lbs. The dry weight is 15,300 lbs. GVWR is spec'd at 18000 lbs. Gas tank is 80 gallon. Water is 75 gallons. ...
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Dave, I'm wondering where you got the "dry weight" number. The 30T was introduced in 2012, well after the 2008 federal regulation that specified how cargo capacity should be described. Dry weight is not part of that description.
There should be a label, "Motorhome Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity" on the wall by the driver's seat. For new units, there should be a similar label on the inside of the screen door. The label specifies the maximum weight of occupants and cargo. Water is considered cargo, but not a full tank of gas, oil, radiator fluid, propane, or other liquids associated with the chassis (essentially chassis "wet weight").
I have a picture of an OCCC label from a Vista 35B (GVWR 22K) with almost all options. It shows an OCCC of 4255 pounds. If the 93-gallon fresh water tank is filled, the OCCC would be reduced by 774 pounds.
There should be a label, "Motorhome Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity" on the wall by the driver's seat. For new units, there should be a similar label on the inside of the screen door. The label specifies the maximum weight of occupants and cargo. Water is considered cargo, but not a full tank of gas, oil, radiator fluid, propane, or other liquids associated with the chassis (essentially chassis "wet weight").
I have a picture of an OCCC label from a Vista 35B (GVWR 22K) with almost all options. It shows an OCCC of 4255 pounds. If the 93-gallon fresh water tank is filled, the OCCC would be reduced by 774 pounds.
