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Old 07-27-2018, 01:56 PM   #1
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2018 Greyhawk 29MVP Weight Distribution

Does anyone know the typical weight on the front and rear axles as delivered. The sticker only shows the total weight and cargo carrying capacity. My unit just has one air conditioner. I am going to load the unit for a long trip and there are no truck scales nearby. I will still be about 400 lbs under max gross so where to place the heavier items is my only concern. Thanks for any help.
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Old 07-27-2018, 02:36 PM   #2
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Does anyone know the typical weight on the front and rear axles as delivered. The sticker only shows the total weight and cargo carrying capacity. My unit just has one air conditioner. I am going to load the unit for a long trip and there are no truck scales nearby. I will still be about 400 lbs under max gross so where to place the heavier items is my only concern. Thanks for any help.

I would find some hard points on the frame or chassis and measure the distance to the tarmac on all 4 corners. Load it up and watch the measurements so you don't drop one corner more than the others.


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Don't know about class C, but in my precept 31ul which sits on a 18,000lb ford f53 frame, the front axle is light and axle is heavy. I moved the the heavy items to the forward belly boxes as much as possible to help balance the weight. It also helped in the handling. I also carry just 1/3 water in the tank . Water weighs 8lbs/gallon. Coach now weighs 11,800 on the rear axle and 5,800lbs on the front . Hope this helps.
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Does anyone know the typical weight on the front and rear axles as delivered. The sticker only shows the total weight and cargo carrying capacity. My unit just has one air conditioner. I am going to load the unit for a long trip and there are no truck scales nearby. I will still be about 400 lbs under max gross so where to place the heavier items is my only concern. Thanks for any help.
30coupe...I'm jealous just typing that! We have the same Motor Home only ours has 2 airs.

I can't help you with exact numbers but your going to be light in the front so try to load accordingly. Try to travel with empty grey and black tanks and just enough water to flush during your travels. This will help keep weight down.

If you have a fat mother-in-law like mine be sure and put her on the bunk over the cab.
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