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wredman
Explorer
Sep 27, 2016

Vehicle Weight Info

Where can the curb weight (full fluids) be found for coaches? All I see listed is the GVWR but they never mention the starting weight of the vehicle before the owner gets in and brings gear.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Here is a recent post on much the same question. CCC includes the weight of the number of sleeping positions... X 155 lbs.
  • Sounds like you want the "UVW" unloaded vehicle weight. Its usually not included in the published specs. But can usually be found on a Mfg weight sheet somewhere on the actual unit, inside a cabinet door, on the wall panel next to the drivers seat or an external plate. UVW is supposed to include the operating fluids like fuel, coolant & oil; but not any RV tank fluids like water, waste, propane. Those are part of your cargo carrying capacity.
    Note that the UVW is not an actual weight, but a calculated weight based on a typical unit; and usually excludes any optional equipment. So you always need to confirm it with an actual scale weighing to confirm you don't exceed GVWR or either axle rating.


    wredman wrote:
    Where can the curb weight (full fluids) be found for coaches? All I see listed is the GVWR but they never mention the starting weight of the vehicle before the owner gets in and brings gear.
  • Usually inside one of the kitchen cabinets there is a yellow sheet giving the as shipped weight. It is still false information as it does not take into account propane, or fuel. Best is to let a set of scales be your next best friend.