Just returned from a trip into the Appalachians, then to DC and back to FL. RV did great, pulled hills with no complaints and handled respectably. On the way back, after topping up with fuel, I decided to pull into the scale and get some concrete numbers and what I found out surprised me.
My gross weight was 18,040 lbs with 5740 on the front axle and 12,300 on the rear.
My axle ratings are 5500/11000 respectively with a GVWR of 16,500. So I am severely overloaded based on the numbers and I did not even have a toad in tow. (I cannot find a GCWR listed anywhere..) So what to do now? I didn't notice any ill effects during my 1500+ mile trip but it seems I should downsize somewhere.
Any thoughts?
Rv is a 97 Fleetwood Southwind Storm with a P30/32 chassis and a 7.4l. I have recently replaced the shocks, front springs, sway bar bushings and steering stabilizer. It is possible that it handled so poorly before those upgrades that even overloaded it feels fantastic to me now.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts.
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