Why a class A gas over class C?
While casually toy hauler shopping my wife and I checked out some motorized RVs. Diesel is totally out due to Price point of newer units. If we go this direction we need to tow a 16’ flatbed utility...
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As others have noted...
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Cargo Capacity
Tire size and load ratings.
We previously had a large Class-C and, even with Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags and Goodyear G947 RSS Armor MAX tires (which may be the most expensive 16" all steel radials you could buy) I was constantly worried about being overloaded. Per the manufacturer's specs, with full fresh water, fuel and propane, and passengers based on the SCWR (though we rarely had a full house), we had a scarce 600 lbs of Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC).
Since most of our RV use is boondocking at dark sky sites for astronomy, wherein we haul multiple large telescopes with various mounts, counter weights, large 28-60 Amp hour battery packs, solar panels, and accessories, I counted every pound when I loaded and knew I was often over GVWR. (Not counting the 130 lb dog.)
In our modest Winnebago Class-A, I have 3,000 lbs of CCC and I don't worry about the weight any more.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Cargo Capacity
Tire size and load ratings.
We previously had a large Class-C and, even with Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags and Goodyear G947 RSS Armor MAX tires (which may be the most expensive 16" all steel radials you could buy) I was constantly worried about being overloaded. Per the manufacturer's specs, with full fresh water, fuel and propane, and passengers based on the SCWR (though we rarely had a full house), we had a scarce 600 lbs of Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC).
Since most of our RV use is boondocking at dark sky sites for astronomy, wherein we haul multiple large telescopes with various mounts, counter weights, large 28-60 Amp hour battery packs, solar panels, and accessories, I counted every pound when I loaded and knew I was often over GVWR. (Not counting the 130 lb dog.)
In our modest Winnebago Class-A, I have 3,000 lbs of CCC and I don't worry about the weight any more.
