What does this mean? We are in the process of purchasing a Class A. The current owner says he weighed it and it weighs 22,000 lbs. What does that mean? Do we have to stop at weigh stations like the big trucks? I'm confused!
Mrs LandL
Honeydeaux said
06:26 PM Apr 13, 2016
My experience and as far as I know RVs are exempt except where signage indicates otherwise. I have stopped at only one scale which was in Florida and it was an inspection for fruit. I was waved through with out inspection.
John U said
06:54 PM Apr 13, 2016
Mrs LandL,
On my Class A weight is all important as it is used to determine class of D/L required by some states (26,000 # in many states for D/L change), the proper tires and psi, tire carrying capacity, tire inflation setting, and most important you need to weigh the tires/axles, left and right, tag axle if have one to make sure you are not overweight on any side, axle, or tire/s combo. You can pull thru most tire scales for $10 bucks as they do this but recommended you find and use a CAT Scale in your area or it can be done at a rally. If I remember correctly think I read on a FMCA forum that Howard also does this so he would be a great source of info re this. Please remember that the fully loaded weight is the number you are most concerned with.i.e... full fuel, fresh water, propane and whatever you will usually be carrying.
At 22,000# you are below my state's threshold for the D/L upgrade but the other info is still valuable.
John
Lynn and Ed said
10:22 PM Apr 13, 2016
The "22,000" weight could be the current weight without water, personal items, etc. However, it is important to know all relevant weight information.
There are numerous discussions on RV-Dreams about fifth wheel and towing vehicle weights which can provide you with some insights (use the search function and I am sure you will find many related discussions). The following is a thread about motorhome weights, which may provide you with some relevant insights: http://rv-dreams.activeboard.com/t55764918/weights-question/
-- Edited by Lynn and Ed on Thursday 14th of April 2016 12:13:19 AM
LandL said
07:27 AM Apr 14, 2016
Thanks, everyone!
kb0zke said
02:52 PM May 8, 2016
LandL, is that Aerbus the coach you were referring to? If so, you should be able to get weight information from the placard (probably near the driver's seat) about weights. Depending on your State, you may need to know either the empty weight or the gross weight for registration. You will want to know both of those weights anyway, just so you know how much stuff you can safely carry.
What does this mean? We are in the process of purchasing a Class A. The current owner says he weighed it and it weighs 22,000 lbs. What does that mean? Do we have to stop at weigh stations like the big trucks? I'm confused!
Mrs LandL
On my Class A weight is all important as it is used to determine class of D/L required by some states (26,000 # in many states for D/L change), the proper tires and psi, tire carrying capacity, tire inflation setting, and most important you need to weigh the tires/axles, left and right, tag axle if have one to make sure you are not overweight on any side, axle, or tire/s combo. You can pull thru most tire scales for $10 bucks as they do this but recommended you find and use a CAT Scale in your area or it can be done at a rally. If I remember correctly think I read on a FMCA forum that Howard also does this so he would be a great source of info re this. Please remember that the fully loaded weight is the number you are most concerned with.i.e... full fuel, fresh water, propane and whatever you will usually be carrying.
At 22,000# you are below my state's threshold for the D/L upgrade but the other info is still valuable.
John
The "22,000" weight could be the current weight without water, personal items, etc. However, it is important to know all relevant weight information.
There are numerous discussions on RV-Dreams about fifth wheel and towing vehicle weights which can provide you with some insights (use the search function and I am sure you will find many related discussions). The following is a thread about motorhome weights, which may provide you with some relevant insights: http://rv-dreams.activeboard.com/t55764918/weights-question/
-- Edited by Lynn and Ed on Thursday 14th of April 2016 12:13:19 AM
Thanks for all the info!