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Aug 25, 2014Explorer
suzanka,
Well, in all reality, the true and most positive way to be sure is to get your coach weighed. I know, you're maybe a bit of a distance from some scales but, look at it this way, do it once and, get it over with and you'll be SURE of your figures.
And, no matter what any PRINTED matter states, like the Dinghy Towing Guides put out by Motor Home and Trailer Life magazine state, DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT THEY STATE in terms of what a potential toad weighs. I've proved them wrong both times on our past and present toad.
On our last toad, also a Honda CRV EX-L ALL WHEEL DRIVE 2011 MODEL, it stated that it weighs 3200 lbs. But, when I weighed it on a certified scale, it was right at 3700 lbs. and that was with a full tank of fuel.
On our present toad, the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4, it stated it weighs 4877 lbs. WRONG! Again, on a certified scale, it tips it at, 5300 lbs. and, again, with a full tank of fuel.
So, now, in your case, if you go the CRV route, you may be over the total GCWR (Combined Weight Rating) by a couple hundred lbs. And, the worry warts will go nuts but, it's up to you. Good luck.
Scott
Well, in all reality, the true and most positive way to be sure is to get your coach weighed. I know, you're maybe a bit of a distance from some scales but, look at it this way, do it once and, get it over with and you'll be SURE of your figures.
And, no matter what any PRINTED matter states, like the Dinghy Towing Guides put out by Motor Home and Trailer Life magazine state, DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT THEY STATE in terms of what a potential toad weighs. I've proved them wrong both times on our past and present toad.
On our last toad, also a Honda CRV EX-L ALL WHEEL DRIVE 2011 MODEL, it stated that it weighs 3200 lbs. But, when I weighed it on a certified scale, it was right at 3700 lbs. and that was with a full tank of fuel.
On our present toad, the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4, it stated it weighs 4877 lbs. WRONG! Again, on a certified scale, it tips it at, 5300 lbs. and, again, with a full tank of fuel.
So, now, in your case, if you go the CRV route, you may be over the total GCWR (Combined Weight Rating) by a couple hundred lbs. And, the worry warts will go nuts but, it's up to you. Good luck.
Scott
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