Extreme megalite

[plasencia87]

Hello everyone I'm new to the toy hauler scene and any input would be appreciated. I purchased a 08 extreme warrior mega lite 25st. Love the trailer and all the amenities. Only problem is after my impulse buy I found out the the cargo capacity is 800lbs once loaded with fresh water. I'm looking at buying a xp41000 and that would put me way over the cargo capacity. I have searched online for months on beefing up the frame to be able to add more weight and haven't been able to find anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Is this a lost cause and should i take the loss on this trailer I financed?

[atwowheelguy]

plasencia87 wrote:
I replaced all tires with e rated tires. The spec on the trailer says the axles are rated at 4400lb when I called the rv shop they said there dosent exisist axles at that rating. I found a shop close to me that said they can beef up the frame and axles to achieve a higher cargo weight. Just wondering if anyone had seen this done before. I'm worried about going down the free way and having a catastrophic failure and hurting someone

Your RV shop is mistaken about the 4400 lb. axles. They are readily available.

http://kraftsmantrailers.com/parts-store/axles/4400-lb-axle-assemblies

[Zenyatta]

Do you need to carry all the water?

I go light on water and then can add more stuff. "stuff" weighs more than I guessed.

I also went to the truck scales before making a cross country journey... Best of luck.

[plasencia87]

Sorry I haven't put it in a scale which sounds like it's a must. I really appreciate all the help guys and gals. I own a ford f250 6.0 powerstroke

[plasencia87]

I replaced all tires with e rated tires. The spec on the trailer says the axles are rated at 4400lb when I called the rv shop they said there dosent exisist axles at that rating. I found a shop close to me that said they can beef up the frame and axles to achieve a higher cargo weight. Just wondering if anyone had seen this done before. I'm worried about going down the free way and having a catastrophic failure and hurting someone

[plasencia87]

Alright guys I called extreme warrior and they pretty much told me that the cargo capacity on the sticker is the max weight and they advise not to exceed it or modify the frame. I also contacted so cal rv Dr and they said it was in heard of to modify the frame to achieve a higher cargo capacity.

[tinner12002]

So you should have about 2600lb load capacity left with you water tank full. If you have 6 lug wheels you might consider upgrading to 16" wheels and tires, allowing you to have choices for e-rated tires, also check your shackles for loose or worn bushings and then enjoy camping!

[tinner12002]

Here's the specs I found, probably same as others,


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2008 25ST Specifications

Sleeps 8
Slides 0
Length 29 ft 5 in
Ext Width 8 ft
Ext Height 10 ft 5 in
Exterior Color White
Hitch Weight 710 lbs
Gross Weight 8000 lbs
Dry Weight 5005 lbs
Cargo Weight 3400 lbs
Fresh Water Capacity 100 gals
Grey Water Capacity 35 gals
Black Water Capacity 35 gals
Tire Size 225/75/15C
Furnace BTU 25000 btu
VIN 5XT2ST2982102215

[RideSlow]

plasencia87 wrote:
Hello everyone I'm new to the toy hauler scene and any input would be appreciated. I purchased a 08 extreme warrior mega lite 25st. Love the trailer and all the amenities. Only problem is after my impulse buy I found out the the cargo capacity is 800lbs once loaded with fresh water. I'm looking at buying a xp41000 and that would put me way over the cargo capacity. I have searched online for months on beefing up the frame to be able to add more weight and haven't been able to find anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Is this a lost cause and should i take the loss on this trailer I financed?

Have you run it across a scale when you are loaded and trip ready? (W/O the ATV)

[lincster]

Agree with nayther.
It isn't the frame and tongue that is totally the issue, tires, axles, brake size etc.
All of that goes into the GVWR calculation.
If memory serves, the tires that come on those trailers are like a C rated ST tire? Not enough.

I applaud you for trying to do the right thing to be within weight ratings, but trying to do that can get expensive.
I.E., bigger trailer could mean bigger truck. 🙂

[nayther]

Limiting factor is probably the axle rating. Two axles at 5k each plus tongue weight? Just a thought.

[Y-Guy]

Another thought, contact the guys at SoCal RV Doctor they've helped a number of people out here with major repairs. I know one of their key people that helped with WW issues left and stated his own business. Perhaps one of our members will post his contact info.

[plasencia87]

Thanks again Y-Guy I'll give them a call today and post as soon as I get an answer

[Y-Guy]

plasencia87, I am pretty sure there is some relation between the companies, I recall that Mark Warmouth purchased 100 percent of Rage'n from National RV and 50 percent of Extreme RV. Extreme Warrior is Mark's company now, name changes make it hard to keep track of things. Mark is now also part of Omega RV or EW has been taken over by Omega - I'm not totally sure. However I'd say it's worth a phone call to find out and see if anyone there might, in the off chance, be able to help you with your question. If it doesn't make sense, Mark was the founder/owner of Weekend Warrior when things crashed he landed in multiple places, but he's still around making RVs somewhere.

[plasencia87]

Thanks Y-Guy, the trailer is made by extreme rv I'm not sure if that's the same company as extreme warrior but there logo is different and when I explor there web page the trailer models from 2008 are completely different.