Monday, May 30, 2011

GVWR--Weighing in

We are trying to determine weight limits and cargo capacity. We have posted before that our Coachmen Catalina is titled a 1997, yet there is no listing for a 320RKS model in 1997. The spec sheet in the kitchen is dated 09/23/1997. We have a sale receipt dated 1/12/1997 and a weight document in the closet dated 9/12/1996 for a 320 RKS.
The weight document states the trailer weighs 10128 lbs. NADA specs says it weighs 9815 lbs. The sheet tells us it has a cargo capacity of 3450 lbs. It then outlines the options and the weight of each. Our bedroom slide adds 600 lbs. The 50 amp service adds 5 lbs. The ducted air system is another 227 lbs. Total the Coachmen has nearly 1200 lbs of options. If the document is correct, we have 2200 lbs available for stuff.
Heading north in 13 days, we are probably carrying the weight we would once we go fulltime. No water, empty tanks and more tools than we really need. When we arrive in Michigan, we will unload the majority of stuff with family. I then will sort through the tools and leave any doubles or unique tools with my brother.
I am heading to the landfill tomorrow after school. They have a scale for those folks with mega trash who pay by weight. I am going to ask if I can have my trailer and truck weighed this week to get an acurate weight.

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