Weight and capacity question
We are thinking of selling our Chateau 25c (27ft total length) and getting something like a Tioga 31w or Jamboree 31w to replace it. I was comparing weight specs between our Chateau and a Tioga and i...
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Nevadastars wrote:
If I cannot flat tow my Suzuki Sidekick behind one, doubtful I will purchase one if that is the case. Can't imagine going on a trip without it as most of our trips are in the Nevada desert exploring with either the Sidekick or quads.
My wife really wants a walk around bed, and I like the Class A type storage doors on the "W" models.
edit: I found another site that lists the 2007 as having a 5000lb towing capacity and 19050 GCWR. Makes me feel a lot better as I have my eye on a low mile 07. Makes me wonder why the 06 is different.
http://www.campingworldofsacramento.com/class-c/2006/fleetwood-tioga/352977
My wife wanted a walk around bed also, and she felt that our 24' rear kitchen MH was just too small. I really like the overall mobility of the 24' and a previous 22'er we had. To get a true walk around bed you almost always have to go to a MH that's 27' and up. We ended up going all the way to a 32 1/2'MH. It's very nice but there are definitely places you can go in a 24'er that you can't go in a 33'er.
One model we saw and both liked, after buying our Itasca, was the Nexus 25P. It has a full length slide which includes a walk around bed. You do however give up a fair amount of storage space, because of that full length slide. I was surprised that it comes on an E350, although you can specify an E450. I asked what it weighed, and I believe it was 10,000# or maybe 10,500#
I'm surprised you would consider going from a 2010 model to an older (pre 2008) model unit. Aside from the increased GVWR of the newer units there are a number of other improvements in the newer cab/chassis.
As for as the the GVWR and GCWR figures, Ford says one thing, and then the MH builders, for various reasons, publish lower numbers. According to Ford, if the frame extensions were done to their specifications, the vehicle should have the same ratings as before the mods,, which in the case of the newer E450s are 14,500# GVWR and 22,000# GCWR.
One thing to look out for is the weight of some of these motor homes. It appears while some have plenty of OCCC, others are near or over the GVWR when they leave the factory.
Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.
