Class C Overloaded?
Just purchased a 2003 Winnebago Minnie 31'. On our first trip we decided to go to fort wildernesses for the weekend. So we loaded up 5 bicycles on the back rack, three adults and 2 kids. Enough foo...
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flavionics wrote:
The CAT actual numbers: Steer Axle 4620
Drive Axle 9980
GAWR Front 4600
Rear 9460
The other question I had is.... My rear tires are rated@ single 2680lbs or dual 2470. I assume since the rear axle is dual, the total weight the tires could Carrie would be 2470 X 4 or 9880lbs.
So not only was the back axle overloaded, so were the rear tires.
A dealer I spoke with once while looking at a travel trailer suggested you should stay at 80% of Max weight. I can't see how this would be possible unless the kids and the dog stayed home.
The 80% of max towing/loading rule is made up. Your rig was designed to handle the weight it is rated for. Having said that, as you know there is very little margin for overload in the rear tires. Compounding that problem is the relatively small wheelwell space which limits the tires ability to cool in hot weather. Your options for tire upgrades are pretty limited. You can go to a 235/85 tire but that tire is taller and that raises your overall gear ratio and takes up yet more room in your wheelwells. Rickson makes a really nice tire and wheel package for your motorhome that gives you lots of reserve tire capacity but it's not a cheap option.
