Trailer CCC too low??
#1
Trailer CCC too low??
We have finally decided on a trailer for our 2016 F150 (3.6 EB, SCREW, 4x4, 6.5') a Coachmen Freedom Express 276 RKDSLE.
The yellow cargo sticker indicates a maximum of 1084 lbs for the trailer.
This doesn't seem overly high. If you add a few 100 lbs of gear, a few people (500 lbs), a dog (100 lbs) and a site that doesn't provide full service (my grey and waste tanks could add 800 lbs if full) plus a little fresh water (400 lbs) and I'm way, way over.
Most of the trailers we have looked at seems to have "published" CCCs of ~ 1400 (which always are lower once the vehicle has been outfitted.
Am I missing something??
The yellow cargo sticker indicates a maximum of 1084 lbs for the trailer.
This doesn't seem overly high. If you add a few 100 lbs of gear, a few people (500 lbs), a dog (100 lbs) and a site that doesn't provide full service (my grey and waste tanks could add 800 lbs if full) plus a little fresh water (400 lbs) and I'm way, way over.
Most of the trailers we have looked at seems to have "published" CCCs of ~ 1400 (which always are lower once the vehicle has been outfitted.
Am I missing something??
#2
Senior Member
People and dog won't be in the trailer when travelling. So they don't count.
Still pretty low though.
We easily pack over 1000# not counting water/waste. But we're snowbirds so pack heavy.
Still pretty low though.
We easily pack over 1000# not counting water/waste. But we're snowbirds so pack heavy.
#3
Obviously there is the possibility of it having to be moved to dumping station with tanks loaded, but this would be a short trip.
Yesh - what to do??
#4
That CCC is WAY low. Don't buy it. You WILL exceed that CCC.
#5
I called the manufacture... they said it was more about towing than "camping" and also suggested to weigh everything on a scale to know for sure... great idea but I'm not in possession of the trailer yet.
Manufacture also said to consider my camping style - Will I travel heavy or light. Don't know as we have never done it yet.
For me it was more about the basics (is there enough CCC for waste, water, people & minimal gear).
Wife is starting to turn on me... she finds something we like but I haven't verified the numbers closely enough.
Argh.
Manufacture also said to consider my camping style - Will I travel heavy or light. Don't know as we have never done it yet.
For me it was more about the basics (is there enough CCC for waste, water, people & minimal gear).
Wife is starting to turn on me... she finds something we like but I haven't verified the numbers closely enough.
Argh.
#7
Senior Member
Why would you be towing with both fresh and waste water tanks full? Figure on the 49 gallons of fresh water for towing weight if dry camping. Otherwise just carry 15 gallons if heading to a campground with hookups. That CCC is low. The GVWR is 7600, which is as much as you likely can tow without being over your GVWR on your truck.
What is your payload on the truck?
You need a trailer about 1000 lbs. lighter and 5' shorter. Look at the 231RBDSLE.
What is your payload on the truck?
You need a trailer about 1000 lbs. lighter and 5' shorter. Look at the 231RBDSLE.
Last edited by atwowheelguy; 03-28-2016 at 09:38 PM.
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#8
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my trailer has a CCC of about 1100lbs and we never get close to it.
dry, it sits at about 6500lbs and fully loaded, ready to camp it weighs about 7300lbs.
that is enough stuff for a family of 4. 2 adults, 2 kids (4 and 6). kids and wife need lots of stuff and we don't come close to being over.
keep in mind i never travel with water. if i do, it's for a very short distance (5-10 minute drive tops).
dry, it sits at about 6500lbs and fully loaded, ready to camp it weighs about 7300lbs.
that is enough stuff for a family of 4. 2 adults, 2 kids (4 and 6). kids and wife need lots of stuff and we don't come close to being over.
keep in mind i never travel with water. if i do, it's for a very short distance (5-10 minute drive tops).
#9
Why would you be towing with both fresh and waste water tanks full? Figure on the 49 gallons of fresh water for towing weight if dry camping. Otherwise just carry 15 gallons if heading to a campground with hookups. That CCC is low. The GVWR is 7600, which is as much as you likely can tow without being over your GVWR on your truck.
What is your payload on the truck?
You need a trailer about 1000 lbs. lighter and 5' shorter. Look at the 231RBDSLE.
What is your payload on the truck?
You need a trailer about 1000 lbs. lighter and 5' shorter. Look at the 231RBDSLE.
Truck payload is sitting near 1700#
Not sure the wife will go for a 23' trailer. Most of the other specs seem to be not bad for this trailer (or so I thought - dry 6500, tongue 810).
#10
my trailer has a CCC of about 1100lbs and we never get close to it.
dry, it sits at about 6500lbs and fully loaded, ready to camp it weighs about 7300lbs.
that is enough stuff for a family of 4. 2 adults, 2 kids (4 and 6). kids and wife need lots of stuff and we don't come close to being over.
keep in mind i never travel with water. if i do, it's for a very short distance (5-10 minute drive tops).
dry, it sits at about 6500lbs and fully loaded, ready to camp it weighs about 7300lbs.
that is enough stuff for a family of 4. 2 adults, 2 kids (4 and 6). kids and wife need lots of stuff and we don't come close to being over.
keep in mind i never travel with water. if i do, it's for a very short distance (5-10 minute drive tops).
Our drives with full tanks would be brief too - to/from site. So I don't think I have to worry too much about that (and by then no one will be in the trailer, thus reducing the weight by 500#)
Just me being a worry wort (can you imagine living with me??)