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Richard & Patsy · 09-09-2007, 05:23 AM

Currently looking at the Winnebago Vectra and Itasca Horizon motorhomes. After being surprised (and disappointed) in the weights of the Allegro 40 footers, I am interested in seeing what the Winnebago products weight distribution looks like.

If anyone has this information, I would much appreciate a posting. I have asked some salepeople via email, but they don't seem to want to "share" this information!!

Thanks in advance,

Richard & Patsy · 09-09-2007, 05:23 AM

Currently looking at the Winnebago Vectra and Itasca Horizon motorhomes. After being surprised (and disappointed) in the weights of the Allegro 40 footers, I am interested in seeing what the Winnebago products weight distribution looks like.

If anyone has this information, I would much appreciate a posting. I have asked some salepeople via email, but they don't seem to want to "share" this information!!

Thanks in advance,

jimandsue60 · 09-09-2007, 05:34 AM

Look here

Jim

Thudman · 09-09-2007, 11:12 AM

I have the Winegard MV3500A, and recently it exhibited similar symptoms. It was flaky, and deteriorating. Bad LNB. I had a spare dish, so I scarfed the LNB from it & installed it on the roof MV3500A. Problem solved.

Thudman

John_Canfield · 09-09-2007, 01:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Thudman:
I have the Winegard MV3500A, and recently it exhibited similar symptoms. It was flaky, and deteriorating. Bad LNB. I had a spare dish, so I scarfed the LNB from it & installed it on the roof MV3500A. Problem solved.

Thudman </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Huh?? But how much does the LNB weigh

Back to the question...

My weight distribution (you can look at my previous posts where I have posted my four-corner weights) isn't too bad but the problem on the pre-2006 Vectra/Horizons is the front axle capacity is 12,000 pounds and you can quickly take the front axle to the max limit. With an upgrade to Load Range "H" tires on the front, you are good for several hundred more pounds (the only difference from pre-2006 to post-2006 Vectra/Horizon front axles is the steering box.)

The Winnie engineers have done a really good job (at least in my coach) of spreading the load out among all wheel positions. In fact, I hold Winnie engineering in very high regard based on my 30,000 mile experience with my coach.

Party Barge · 09-11-2007, 03:53 PM

Richard, I have had my 06 Horizon weighted out twice since we picked it up. I have moved some stuff around after the first weight. My last weight showed the steer axle at 12400 and the drive axle at 19400. The first weight showed the left rear at 9980. That is the same side that the slide and cooling system is located so I have not placed any more heavy stuff on that wheel. The coach seem well balanced on the road.

RAB