Questions before buying first C class!
We have 5 kids (4-10yrs) and want a used RV. We like the c classes. We found a nice used one, 31' with a slide out, 2003 with 38,000 miles. I am wondering: does that length restrict us at all as f...
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arasmada,
Welcome to the Forums!
It sounds like you're new to RV's. If you are, you owe it to yourself to come up to speed with the weight ratings on these vehicles. Part of your post "31' with a slide out, 2003" suggests to me that it is possible the rear axle of that motorhome might be overloaded or near capacity with full water and fuel, before you add people, food and stuff into it. The only way to know for sure is to have it weighed BEFORE you buy.
There are 3 classes of weight conscious folks here. There are some on here who strictly adhere to the chassis weight limits, there are some who know they're overloaded but take "reasonable precautions" and feel they are safe doing so, and there are those who don't know/ever worry about it. You really need to know which camp you're in BEFORE you buy. You don't want to spend your money and then find you're a nervous wreck driving the thing because you're over the chassis weight limits.
Perhaps others here can give you more weight information about that specific model. I know when we were looking for motorhomes in that era for our family of 6, the 31' class C's with a slide would not work for us AND stay under the limits. Yes...I am in the first group I mentioned. :) And YES, there have been motorhomes sold in which chassis weight limits were exceeded right from the factory. With the rig empty!!! So, buyer beware.
Best advice I can give you is to take your time and do lots of research before you buy. These forums can give you more hands-on, practical information than probably any place else on the planet. Feel free to ask questions and search away. :)
Good Luck,
~Rick
Welcome to the Forums!
It sounds like you're new to RV's. If you are, you owe it to yourself to come up to speed with the weight ratings on these vehicles. Part of your post "31' with a slide out, 2003" suggests to me that it is possible the rear axle of that motorhome might be overloaded or near capacity with full water and fuel, before you add people, food and stuff into it. The only way to know for sure is to have it weighed BEFORE you buy.
There are 3 classes of weight conscious folks here. There are some on here who strictly adhere to the chassis weight limits, there are some who know they're overloaded but take "reasonable precautions" and feel they are safe doing so, and there are those who don't know/ever worry about it. You really need to know which camp you're in BEFORE you buy. You don't want to spend your money and then find you're a nervous wreck driving the thing because you're over the chassis weight limits.
Perhaps others here can give you more weight information about that specific model. I know when we were looking for motorhomes in that era for our family of 6, the 31' class C's with a slide would not work for us AND stay under the limits. Yes...I am in the first group I mentioned. :) And YES, there have been motorhomes sold in which chassis weight limits were exceeded right from the factory. With the rig empty!!! So, buyer beware.
Best advice I can give you is to take your time and do lots of research before you buy. These forums can give you more hands-on, practical information than probably any place else on the planet. Feel free to ask questions and search away. :)
Good Luck,
~Rick
