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Chum_lee
Sep 18, 2018Explorer
ptbtx wrote:
I recently bought a 32' 2010 Winnebago Access (Ford E450 chassis). Prior to leaving for a 4 week trip and prior to loading it up for the trip I took it to a scale and the rear weighed in at about 9400 and the front at about 4000. So the MH itself is taking up so much of the rear GAWR (9500 max) that there isn't much left over for bedding, clothes, food, etc. I had to cut back on what I planned to bring and now have to store everything in the front.
So am now looking for advice regarding which models to look at with better OCCC especially CC on the back axle.
Now you know about the importance of weight and balance as well as GVWR. That's the problem with having a wheelbase that is too short and wheels that are too small for the intended use. Be careful putting too much weight in the rear because it transfers weight from the front wheels. You need substantial weight on the front wheels for adequate emergency steering/braking control.
IMO, motor home coach builders should be slapped upside the head every time they build Class C MH's (E350/450's) over 30'.
Chum lee
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