Confusion on weigth
We have a 2015 Winnebago Vista. The sticker on the wall near the driver shows a GVW of 16,000#. The GAWR shows 6,500# for front and 11,000# for the rear. These add up to more than 16,000#. Had the coa...
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MrWizard wrote:
Suspension is also a factor
Just because one coach has gvw that matches the gaw does not mean the op Winnie is built the same way
Max gvw is figured is based on all factors involved
Braking ability suspension weight capacity etc..
Very true! It's not just about weight. It's about weight and balance. The front wheels do all the steering and most of the braking. In most RV's, the rear wheels carry most of the load and apply all the power. It's important to make sure the loads are balanced between front and rear and side to side. Myopia, although convenient, gets people killed all the time.
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