Hi,In my Allegro Open Road 2007 V10 32BA I have a sticker by driver the driver's feet (near VIN plate) that says the GVWR is 22,000 and then I have a paper sticker in the bedroom closet (stuck there by Tiffin, states all serial numbers for appliances, etc.) that says GVWR 20,500, which one is correct?thanksPaul

Not the most scientific method but Ford equipped the 20,500 lbs chassis with 19.5" tires while the 22,000 lbs chassis has 22.5". Also the rear axle is different between the two but a bit more difficult to determine. The 20,500 chassis has a Dana 135 rated at 13,500 lbs while the 22,000 chassis has a Dana 145 rated at 14,500 lbs. I thought a VIN decode would state the limit but I ran a check for my coach and no luck concerning the chassis GVWR.The stick with the Ford logo for the incomplete chassis as delivered is the one I would go by rather than the couch builder.

The plate is what an LEO would look at.

Dale.Traveling wrote:Not the most scientific method but Ford equipped the 20,500 lbs chassis with 19.5" tires while the 22,000 lbs chassis has 22.5". Also the rear axle is different between the two but a bit more difficult to determine. The 20,500 chassis has a Dana 135 rated at 13,500 lbs while the 22,000 chassis has a Dana 145 rated at 14,500 lbs. I thought a VIN decode would state the limit but I ran a check for my coach and no luck concerning the chassis GVWR.The stick with the Ford logo for the incomplete chassis as delivered is the one I would go by rather than the couch builder.Yes, you would think so...our tires are 19.5 but says 22,000.

gemert wrote:The plate is what an LEO would look at.Thanks, I think I will use the plate near the drivers door.

This is what a VIN decode gave me on my 2007:Primary FeaturesBuild Date: 06.12.2005Vehicle Line: F53 Stripped ChassisBody Style: Recreational Stripped ChassisVersion: Ford SeriesEngine: 6.8L Petrol EFI V10Transmission: 5R110W 5 Speed Auto Trans NAAODrive: LHD RWDAxle Ratio: 5.38Emission: 50 State Emission RequirementsAir Conditioning: Manual Air ConditioningTerritory: (+)"USA"Minor Features 228"/5791MM Wheelbase Detroit Chassis Plant U.S. Sales 22000 LB. GVW 2006 Job #2 Program Control Less Special Language Label Owner Hand Book Pack Trailer Tow Prep Pack Recreational Stripped Chassis Less Driver Air Bag Less Passenger Air Bag Less Spare Wheel With 6.75 X 19.5" Steel Wheels Less Spare Tyre 50 State Emission Requirements With Heavy Duty Front Suspension 7500 LB. Front Axle With Front Stabilizer Bar 5.38 Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff 6.8L Petrol EFI V10 With Power 4 Wheel Disc Hydro Max Normal Fuel Fill For Unleaded Fuel With MPH/KMH Speedometer Generic Country Group 1 Ford Series Less B&A Control Codes Issue 030388 5R110W 5 Speed Auto Trans NAAO F53 Stripped Chassis (-) GVMT Service Administration (-)"CDN"

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gemert
Explorer
Sep 30, 2015
The plate is what an LEO would look at.
Dale_Traveling
Explorer II
Sep 30, 2015
Not the most scientific method but Ford equipped the 20,500 lbs chassis with 19.5" tires while the 22,000 lbs chassis has 22.5". Also the rear axle is different between the two but a bit more difficult to determine. The 20,500 chassis has a Dana 135 rated at 13,500 lbs while the 22,000 chassis has a Dana 145 rated at 14,500 lbs. I thought a VIN decode would state the limit but I ran a check for my coach and no luck concerning the chassis GVWR.

The stick with the Ford logo for the incomplete chassis as delivered is the one I would go by rather than the couch builder.

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