RV`s with low CCC
I was just checking out the new Trailer Life and noticed that the 5`er in there had a low, 1300lb CCC! on a 5th wheel. Now I know some of us pack light and others pack heavy, but really 1300lbs on a h...
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tatest wrote:
You will find low carrying capacities particularly on "ultralight" towables. The designers shave parts sizes everywhere to keep weight down, frame and suspension is part of that. Also in that market, there is a tendency for the buyer to look at GVWR as the towing weight, thus GVWR has to be kept down to sell a trailer as lightweight.
This is especially true with trailers aimed at the minivan/CUV market.
they all have GVWR's of the magical 3500lbs., which is the most common towing capacities of these vehicles.
Some will have actual CCC's of around 200lbs., after deducting the weights of stuff not included in the brochure "dry" weight. Like awning, oven, spare tire, a/c, battery and so on.
and these are trailers aimed at families, whose stuff will certainly exceed 200lbs.
