GVWR & Towing

mrbrown4christ wrote:
I am about to purchase a 37ft Class A RV, and I want to make sure it can tow my tow vehicle. The RV is a 2013 Thor Challenger 37DT. On all the brochures I have found online the GVWR is supposed to be 22,000 with a GCWR of 26,000. But on the Title from the dealership, when the vehicle was purchased new in 2013 it had a "Scale Weight" of 24,582 lbs. This Scale weight is listed on the Vehicle Title. Is this a problem since the Scale Weight is over the GVWR, and how much additional weight can I tow?

This was confusing because I do not understand how Thor would manufacture a new RV 2,500 lbs. over the GVWR.

IMO, it is entirely possible to buy a brand new RV that is overweight as it rolls out the factory door. RV's are not rocket science. A 37' Class A gasser with all the goodies? Really? I would EXPECT it to be overweight!

IMO, . . . forget what the paperwork says. The scales don't lie.

"Honey, I don't want it unless it has granite countertops. And I hate that plastic toilet." What about that stainless steel kitchen sink? No way, only a ceramic sink for this gal. What? No garbage disposal? I'm sure the dishwasher is hidden behind that raised panel. We're getting the slides, . . . right? That cheap vinyl flooring in the kitchen has got to go! What do you think of this tile? Isn't it pretty? Barbara and Jack wouldn't own a motorhome without leveling jacks, they come standard on ours don't they? How are my clothes going to fit in that mini washer/dryer? . . . . . . . . . ."

It all weighs something. (flame suit on)

Get the F53 spec sheet from Ford or whoever the chassis builder is. Everything you need to know will be accurately printed there.

Chum lee