Forum Discussion
bukhrn
Oct 06, 2016Explorer III
camp-n-family wrote:SCWR is confusing, do I count the sleeping positions=6, OR the sleeping positions "actually occupied" =2 ? :h
. Here's how to calculate an RV's cargo carrying capacity:
Start with the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
20,000 pounds (GVWR)
Subtract the vehicle's unloaded vehicle weight (UVW)
The UVW is a manufacturer provided weight measurement of the vehicle that includes a full tank (or tanks) of fuel, coolant and oil
14,500 pounds (UVW)
Subtract the weight of the sleeping capacity weight rating (SCWR)
The SCWR is another manufacturer provided weight measurement (a maximum weight) determined by multiplying 154 pounds times the number of sleeping positions
924 pounds (SCWR) (6 sleeping positions x 154 pounds)
Subtract the weight of the propane fuel (LP gas)
Propane weighs 4.2 pounds per gallon
50.4 pounds (LP gas) (12 gallons x 4.2 pounds)
Subtract the weight of the fresh water on board
Water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon
207.5 pounds (fresh water) (25 gallons x 8.3 pounds)
The result is the cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of the vehicle
4,318.1 pounds (CCC) (cargo carrying capacity)
It's important to understand that the cargo carrying capacity definition, as outlined for you here, is a weight limit, or maximum weight, as determined by the vehicle's manufacturer. For safety's sake, the RV CCC should never be exceeded.
About Motorhome Group
38,705 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 23, 2025