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Dakzuki
Jun 29, 2014Explorer
ron.dittmer wrote:rjstractor wrote:CLICK HERE to read the specs on the SRW Trend chassis. The rear axle is understandably more capable at 5291 pounds. My Michelin "E" rated tires state 2880 at 80psi for single tire application. That leaves little margin, only 235 pounds between the max load of the tire versus chassis it carries. It's officially okay so your point is well noted.ron.dittmer wrote:
The Trend appears to have single rear wheels. That is concerning when considering all that is built on top, and all that can be added by the owner on trips. I would not feel comfortable with a SRW axle for this style motor home for fear of chassis over-load on a trip with 4 adults, food & supplies, fresh water and such. I feel it is asking too much from two standard rear tires. If they were massive like we now see on 18 wheelers turned into 10 wheelers, that would be different. I could not see towing anything with it either.
I understand your point for for a vehicle this light I respectfully disagree. The RGAWR on this chassis is under 5300 pounds, considerably less than a SRW 2500 or 3500 series pickup. As long as the tires have the correct load rating it's not an issue. I've hauled and towed very heavy loads with a SRW pickup and never had a rear tire failure.
I do wonder what an actual Trend weighs when loaded up, 4 people with all their food and belongings, full fresh water tank, propane and fuel. More concern with the rear corner double bed floor plan. I assume there is a lot of storage under the bed, more potential to over-load.
I just don't see single rear wheels fully accommodating the various conditions that motor homes face. If you travel as a couple with awareness to weight, I am sure you will be fine. But a family of 4 could exceed chassis weight limits, maybe even tire weight limits. The largest of class-Cs on the E450 often face those same concerns. It's a problem that has always been in discussion with some rigs, the Trend now included. It's too bad Chrysler didn't equip that chassis with DRW to increase it's capability. I think it would have a lot more going for it then. Maybe DRW is available and Winnebago simply choose not to work with it.
OCCC numbers I found on another thread:
2014 Trend 23L = 1437#
2014 Trend 23B = 1302#
That is really good for that size RV. In fact there are many larger RVs that don't have numbers like that.
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