Different GVWR?

[Giesis]

There is something that is bothering me, and after some research I can make sense of it. How can two trailers use the same frame/chassis, have the same axel rating but have different GVWR?

[Country Campers]

Well that is a good question. If you have two models in mind that might help the discussion.

Brian

[TucsonJim]

I know there have been a couple of models that were reassessed for their GVWR at various points in time. Based on the engineering that was available, the GVWR's were changed.

Jim

[Giesis]

Well that is a good question. If you have two models in mind that might help the discussion.

Brian

So my brother was looking into the model I have (2021 Imagine 2800BH) and also to the Winnebago Minnie 2801BHS. He went to the Tampa RV show and talking to a factory rep he came to realize there is a different of 800 lbs in GVWR between the two. They are very similar models and, as per the rep, on the same chassis.

[Giesis]

I know there have been a couple of models that were reassessed for their GVWR at various points in time. Based on the engineering that was available, the GVWR's were changed.

Jim

I wonder how often they do this. I think they need to reassess some of the models in the Imagine line.

[Country Campers]

From what I have found is that the Imagine has 2 4400# axels but only a 7995# GVWR. If the Winnie has the same axels they are labeling it at the axel capacity. Tires would determine the weight rating as well but I can not find tire size and weight rating for the Imagine.

Brian

[Giesis]

From what I have found is that the Imagine has 2 4400# axels but only a 7995# GVWR. If the Winnie has the same axels they are labeling it at the axel capacity. Tires would determine the weight rating as well but I can not find tire size and weight rating for the Imagine.

Brian

My 2021 came with 225/75R15 rated at 2830 lbs at 80 PSI. The Winnie has the same axels.

[BillandMaryLockhart]

GVWR is a rating. The manufacturer rates the vehicle based on the weakest link of the load bearing components: frame,suspension, axles, wheels, tires, and maybe even (I'm not sure because I never had to deal with them) the tongue. So Winnie and GD could use the same 4400# axles and one could have a higher GVWR then the other based on another component in the mix: tires, springs, etc.

[howson]

GVWR is a rating. The manufacturer rates the vehicle based on the weakest link of the load bearing components: frame,suspension, axles, wheels, tires, and maybe even (I'm not sure because I never had to deal with them) the tongue. So Winnie and GD could use the same 4400# axles and one could have a higher GVWR then the other based on another component in the mix: tires, springs, etc.

I agree--the weakest link in the chain will determine the ultimate rating (or should). I don't discount that the marketing department is involved somewhere along the line in the decision process.

Noted that was your first post, BillandMaryLockhart, so please check out the Welcome Letter to New Members https://gdrvowners.com/forum/main-fo...to-new-members when you get a chance.

Howard