Steevo.ca wrote:
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CALCULATIONS
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1) Loaded Trailer Weight (assuming 1000 lbs gear)
Jayflight 29BHS = 6575 lbs (Max 7700 therefore PASS)
Rockwood 2501SS = 6014 lbs (Max 7700 therefore PASS)
2) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
GVW = Base Curb Weight + Cargo Weight + Passenger Weight
(The GVW must never exceed the GVWR)
Curb Weight: 5,886 lbs
Cargo Weight (tongue weight): Jayco 29BHS 840 lbs / Rockwood 2501SS 653 lbs
Passenger Weight: 600 lbs
Jayco 29BHS
GVW = 5,886+840+600 = 7326 lbs (GVWR=7350 therefore PASS)
Rockwood 2501SS
GVW = 5,886+653+600 = 7139 (GVWR=7350 therefore PASS)
3) Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
GCW = GVW + Loaded Trailer Weight
(GCW must not exceed GCWR)
Jayco 29BHS
GCW = 7326+6575 = 13,901 lbs (GCWR=13,500 Therefore !!FAIL!!)
Rockwood 2501SS
GCW = 7139+6014 = 13,153 lbs (GCWR=13,500 Therefore PASS)
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I stopped by my local Ford dealer today and spoke with the service advisor. Who is also an RV'er.
He pointed out that I am double counting the Hitch Weight in both the Loaded Trailer Weight and the GVW. Both of these values include the tongue weight of the trailer. Therefore when added together to calculate GCW the Jayco will read 840 lbs high and the Rockwood will read 653 lbs high.
Making this correction all limits are within specifications. Just looking for a second opinion if this sounds right?
Steevo
