Weighing a Class C

j-d wrote:
Do you have the "published" Front and Rear Axle weights from Jayco, or just the total "as built" weight? Even though the model number is "29" the length is over 32-feet. Wheelbase is 223 which suggests to me that Jayco is trying to take advantage of Ford's 5000-lb front axle rating and not overload the rear axle. At least take a test drive to a CAT scale and see for yourself. One, is there enough capacity left, between the empty weight and GVWR of 14,500-pounds, to carry you, your people and your "Stuff." Two, that neither axle is overloaded. Most of what you can load, will put its weight on the Rear.

That's how our C is also at 31' 4" on a 220 inch chassis. We load weight forward to keep the front axle heavier but not overloaded as she steers and rides better that way. Also helps relieve the rear axle somewhat as it is always near or at max weight.

Dave