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Used RV Parts and RV Salvage Yards - RVbasics.com Information for RVers about RVing - RV Travel - Full Time RVing - RV Maintenance - RV Repair Back to Home Page Join the RVbasics Email Group Get news and current information about the RVing lifestyle, and the RV industry emailed directly to you.(see our News Page for recent news) In addition to getting news of interest to RVers you can also post your own news and questions. We never share your email address with anyone. Enter Your eMail Address Below Used RV Parts and RV Salvage Yards for Motor Homes Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels AFFORDABLE RV SURPLUS - 546 Hickory St. Chico, CA 95928 Phone: (888) 326 5470 or (530) 879 9501 - Surplus & New RV Parts from Hi-Line RV Manufacturers Jerry@affordablervsurplus.com AGENCY RV SALES & SERVICE - 674 E. Highway 30, Mechanicsville, IA 52306; (800) 938-4936. Buy, sell, trade, rebuild all parts for Vixen motorhomes. ALL RITE EXTERIORS - 1500 Shelton, Hollister, CA 95023; (800) 262-6541. Collision-repair parts for all types RV exteriors. ALL SEASONS RV - 10191 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835; (208) 772-6581. A supply of new and obsolete Onan generator and engine parts, as well as manuals. E-mail: seasons@dmi.net . ALRETTA TRUCK PARTS INC - Bldg#5B, Second Flr., One Watson Place, Framingham, Ma. 01701 ; ph. 508-788-9409 ; fax 508-788-9499. Manufacturer and Distributor of Dodge motorhome Class A and Class C service brake system parts including rotors, drums, friction materials, calipers, wheel cyl's, hoses, hardware, and related parts. Also supplied for Ford and Chevy chassis. Inquire by phone or e-mail: brakeparts@mac.com AMERICAN VINTAGE TRAILER & SCOOTER COMPANY - Los Angeles, CA (323) 932-1406. Specialize in restoring and renting pre-1950 trailers. Extra used vintage trailer parts, especially 1950's Airstreams and pre-1950 Spartans. E-mail: trailergod@earthlink.net ARIZONA RV SALVAGE - 2737 W. Lincoln, Phoenix, AZ 85009; toll free: (877) 824-8242, (602) 272-0301; fax: (602) 272-3072. New and used plumbing, cooling, lighting, appliances, windows, doors, holding tanks, hubs, rotors, axles, running gears and rear ends. Vast inventory, will ship nationwide. BOB COX CAMPER COUNTRY INC - 6014 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912; (800) 688-0825, (423) 688-0823; fax: (423) 688-0881. Sales and service for Fleetwood, Carriage, Carri-lite, Prowler, Rockwood and others. E-mail: stacie@bobcoxcampercountry.com BOB'S USED RV PARTS - RT 2 BOX 1145 High Springs, FL 32643 Phone: (386) 454 5733 Wide selection of used RV parts, we buy wrecked RVs. BONTRAGER'S SURPLUS RV PARTS - 18719 E. US 12, White Pigeon, MI 49099; (269) 483-7017; fax: (616) 483-7786. Refrigerators, ranges, hot water heaters, furnaces. BRANDON'S AUTO SALVAGE - Balrico FL (800) 282-7462 all types of RV parts for all types of RV C & G TRAILER SERVICE - 9241 Sonrisa Street, Bellflower, CA 90706; (800) 662-3790. Authorized Airstream service center. Established in 1964. E-mail: cgtrailer@aol.com CAMP TRAILER PARTS 2287 Millville Road, Lapeer, MI 48446; (810) 664-3080. Specializing in parts for Apache pop-ups. CAMPER & RECREATION INC / Canvas Replacement division - W2299 State Hwy 98, Loyal, MI 54446; (800) 232-2079, (715) 255-8142; fax: (715) 255-9332. New canvas or vinyl tents for any pop-up, any year, any make or model. Lift system parts & replacement kits and other hard-to-find parts for pop-ups. E-mail: cmprcvs@tznet.com CAMPING WORLD - For inquiries rgarding hard-to-find parts for such items as awnings and air-conditioners, call (800) 626-5944 and ask for Tech Services. CHEROKEE RV SALVAGE - 5050 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216; Toll Free: 877-470-3433 (303) 295-3433; fax (303) 295-0239. Email : cherokeerv@msn.com New & used RV parts, including windows, shower enclosures, sinks, refrigerators, holding tanks, hub caps/wheels, etc. Close-outs, seconds, overstocks and liquidations, as well as factory-direct new parts. CINNABAR ENGINEERING INC - 116 Orval Street, Sandusky, MI 48471; (800) 720-2227. All original GMC motorhome parts and publications are distributed under license from General Motors Corporation. E-mail: GMCMH@aol.com COLAW RV SALAVAGE - I-44 at exit 22, Carthage, MO 64836;Toll Free 877-548-2125. 80 acres of hundreds of RVs in stock for new/used/surplus parts. CONIBEAR RV CENTER - 11636 N. US 98, Lakeland, FL 33809; (800) 981-2787. Available inventory of some original Avco motorcoach parts. Also, good supply of other hard-to-find parts. E-mail: dmills@smallrvs.com COOPER RV SALVAGE 1300 Thornton St. Elkhart, IN 46514 (219) 293-3027 All types of parts for all types of RVs. Cranes R.V. Refrigeration Inc - 25 California St., Vallejo CA, 94590 Tel: 707-552-0337 -Fax: 707-552-0929 Toll Free: 800-309-0535 Rebuilt RV refrigerators, cooling units, and used hard to find parts for rv refrigerators. email: Allan@CranesRV.com CREATIVE COACH - 8250 State Road 33N, Lakeland FL 33809; (888) 234-3439, (863) 984-3439; fax: (863) 984-1876. Collision repair and design center.. Specializing in Prevost, Bluebird, Newell, Country Coach, Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Beaver, Safari and Fleetwood products. New and used parts. E-mail: ccfl@gte.net D & B WHEELS INC - 4409 E. Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91766; (909) 590-1702. Wheels, tires, accessories, new and used. Buy/sell/trade. DIXIE TRAILER SUPPLY RV PARTS & SERVICE - 4135 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334; (305) 565-9210. In business 27 years. New and hard-to-find trailer and RV parts. D.T.I. INC. PARTS UNLIMITED - 304 N. Main, Middlebury, IN 46540; (800) 289-0919, (219) 825-5858. Reconditioned/scratch and dent appliances. RV appliance parts. ECONOMY USED RV PARTS - #8 1678 W. Superstition, Apache Junction, AZ 85220; (800) 224-2601, (520) 982-2678. New, used, salvage, surplus and obsolete parts with discount prices. Buy/sell/trade. EDWARDS MOTORS - 4029 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405; (219) 962-4772. Specialize in mechanical renovation of older Dodge-powered motorhomes. ELKHART SURPLUS SALVAGE - 28301 US 33 West, Elkhart, IN 46516; (219) 295-8903. ELECTREX 108 E. Sherman Hutchinson, KS 67501(620) 669-9966 Custom manufacturing of electrical wiring harnesses, electrical assemblies, switch panels, clock panels and misc. electrical devices for vans and RVs. Factory RV Surplus 1537 W. Bristol Elkhart, IN 219-262-3327 FOREIGN ENGINE SERVICE - 5811 S.E. Johnson Creek Boulevard, Portland OR 97206; (503) 771-2526, (800) 349-3778. Parts and repairs for the LeSharo and Phasar motorhomes. Available stock for almost anything that is drivetrain related, including transmissions, engines and most related components. GIANT RECREATION WORLD - 13906 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787; (800) 654-8475, (407) 656-6444. Three locations with more than 1 million dollars in parts inventory. E-mail technical assistance online by RVIA-certified technicians. Hundreds of appliance manuals and service prints available. E-mail: grwparts@giantrec.com GRABER INDUSTRIES INC - 19100 Fairchilds Road, Constantine, MI 49042; (616) 279-5288. Obsolete and new RV parts and supplies, as well as building materials, carpeting and plumbing. GMC Motorhome Parts - Robert A. Hendershot, P.E.(850) 668-1673 Committed only to the GMC motorhome. Offering parts for you classic palace on wheels. bob@gsc1.com GUNDIE'S INC - 1283 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham, WA 98226; (800) 444-4344, (360) 733-5036. Large number of rebuildable RVs, auto-recycling center, appliances, all types of parts for all types of RVs. E-mail: harvey@gundies.com HARMONY ENTERPRISES . 704 Main Avenue N., MN 55939; (507) 886-6666. Components available for any Harmony roof-lift system. Heco camper canvases are available for Palomino, Puma, Trade Winds, Winnebago and many more. Huckaby's Recreational Vehicle Salvage 1293 NW 50 Highway, Holden Mo., 64040 816-850-4155 email: carhuck@swbell.net HOLIDAY ON WHEELS . Route 22, Patterson, NY 12563; (800) 416-0544. Dodge parts available for 1969-86 (M300-M600). Large inventory. Part numbers helpful. HOLIDAY RV SUPER STORES INC . Orlando, FL, (407) 351-3096; Tampa, FL, (813) 622-8777; N. Fort Myers, FL, (941) 731-2266; Forest Park, GA, (404) 362-9559; Greer, SC, (864) 877-8218; Orlando, FL, (407) 363-9211; Roseville, CA, (916) 782-3178; Bakersfield, CA, (805) 831-5451; Las Cruces, NM, (505) 523-0715. Specializing in Airstream and Holiday Rambler parts of vintage. HOWELL'S RV APPLIANCE REPAIR . 11366 N. Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071; (619) 441-0066. New, used and reconditioned RV appliances. ICKE'S RV SURPLUS . 701 W. Huntington Street, Montpelier, IN 47359; (317) 728-5668. New/surplus RV parts. In business 29 years. Four warehouses. UPS nationwide delivery. IDEAL RV AND TRAILER SUPPLY . 3375 E. Bayshore Road, Redwood City, CA 94063; (415) 365-1574. Hard-to-find new and used RV parts. INLAND RV PARTS AND SERVICE . 391 Elizabeth Lane, Corona, CA 91720; (800) 877-7311. Parts for older Airstream trailers. ISLEY'S RV SERVICE CENTERS . 2225 W. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201; (602) 834-1234. 5151 W. Bell Road, Glendale, AZ 85308; (602) 938-4990, (800) 962-5547. Parts and service available for older and current RVs. Specializing in hard-to-find parts, also RV handicap equipment, accessories and modifications. Mail-order catalog and knowledgeable order-desk personnel available for questions. LA PORTE'S PARTS DISTRIBUTORS 2444 N. Fifth St. Hartsville, SC 29550 (803) 332-0191 Unique inventory of new and obsolete heating, airconditioning and appliance parts; Duo therm, Coleman etc. Wholesale only - Please have your dealer contact them for you. MATHER AUTO WRECKING , Sacramento, (800) 822-6110 buy Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi wrecks. Specialize in Dodge motorhomes. MARTY MOORE'S INC . - 4019 Hicock Street, San Diego, CA 92110; (619) 299-3720; fax: (619) 299-1850. Complete RV repair and parts supplier. Large supply of new and rebuilt parts for Revcons. Will ship nationwide. MASTER TECH - 27575 CR 24, Elkhart, IN 46517; (219) 522-6224; fax: (219) 522-6302. OEM parts, manufacturer/distributor of RV components. E-mail: mastertechrv@qtm.net . MCBRIDES SERVICE & SUPPLY CO - 13788 Oaks Avenue, Chino, CA 91710; (800) 421-7788; fax: (909) 590-0196. Rare motorhome wheels and chassis components. E-mail: cmacb@ix.netcom.com MIDWEST SALVAGE - 1700 N. State Road 5, Shipshewana, IN 46565; (219) 825-9822. MOBILITY RV - P.O. Box 85, Hanlontown, IA 50444-0085, (800) 933-7742, (515) 896-2222; fax: (515) 896-2223. Winnebago/Itasca dealer and mail-order parts help. Specialize in LeSharo-Phasar. NATIONAL RECOVERY SERVICE INC - P.O. Box 310, Liberty, NC 27298; (336) 622-7285. Rebuilds damaged RVs, engines, nose/tail cones, differentials, transmissions, and stock new and old hard-to-find parts. PALM TRUCK & RV CENTERS - 2441 State Road 7 (441), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317; (954) 584-3200; fax: (954) 584-3228. Very extensive inventory of RV parts for nearly all makes and models. E-mail: info@palmtruckrv.com . QUALITY COACH (Div. Rec Ve Inc.) - Stump Road & Commerce Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936; (215) 643-2211. Appliances, interiors, brakes and hitches, as well as other parts available for Cortez, Dodge RV chassis, FMC, Revcon and others. RV Doctor George 1142 Dixieanne Avenue Sacramento CA 95815 Email : doc@rvdoctorgeorge.com (916) 927-7837 Fax (916) 927-3866 RV Parts Outlet - 9620 SW Tualatin/Sherwood Rd; Tualatin, OR 97062 email: sales@rvpartsoutlet.com 866-333-0999 RV SPECIALISTS INC - 11865 S.W. Highway 54, Augusta, KS 67010; (316) 775-3098. RV repair service that has a good source of RV siding material. RVS CORP - Recreational Vehicle Services. 10900 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; (800) 821-2266, (408) 779-3173. Parts available for 1973-76 FMC 2900R; all molds, tooling, dies, fixtures, large parts inventory. Original parts and services and owner's manuals. RV Surplus & Salvage Inc 1400 W. Bristol Street Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone: 574-264-5575 SHAW & CO. 6374 State Rd. 303 Albuquerque, NM 87105 (505) 877-8949 Mainly trailers and large appliances. SINGLETON RV SALVAGE & SALES - 383 Nelson Road, Rochester, WA 98579; (360) 273-9566. Sinks, fridges, stoves, lights, awnings, roof air, propane tanks, axles, body parts, doors, windows, jacks and much more. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9-5. STATE LINE SALVAGE - 51027-2 State Road 13, Middlebury, IN 46540; (574) 825-7540. Van seats, tires, VCRs, TVs, drink trays, consoles and miscellaneous van/RV accessories. Vintage Traler Supply (802) 225-8940 Hard to find parts for those who are restoringAirStream, Shastas, Serro Scottys, Spartans and dozens of other brands of vintage travel trailers. VANDERHAAG'S INC - 3809 Fourth Avenue W., Spencer, IA 51301; (800) 831-5164, (712) 262-7000. Oshkosh and Winnebago surplus parts, plus new and rebuilt engines, transmissions, rear ends, wheels, manifolds and rotors. Installation available on all parts. Free mailer available. WALT'S RV SURPLUS - 16616 Valley Boulevard, Fontana, CA 92335; (909) 823-0563; fax: (909) 823-8515. New/surplus RV parts. Specializing in Fleetwood, as well as National and Cobra RVs. WELLER AUTO - 2525 Chicago Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49509; (616) 538-5000; fax: (616) 538-4159. Wrecked RVs - gas/diesel. Specializing in driveline components, new and rebuilt motorhome driveshafts, used engines, used/rebuilt transmissions, brakes, rotors, drums, Chrysler exhaust manifolds, ratio changes and axles. Also, generators, appliances, roof airs, glass, etc. WINDOW COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING INC - (800) 382-9541, (305) 688-2521. Updated December, 2005 If you know of other sources and would like to see them listed here or if you find a bad listing, please contact Fletcher@RVbasics.com More Resources RV Bookstore Our recommended Books about RVs, and RVing FTRV.com Join Our Forum for Full Time RVers. Take Steven Fletcher's Full Time RVer aptitude Test RV Internet Access News and current information of interest to RVers who need Internet access on the road. RV Net Links Links to web sites of interst to RVers Trailerite.com Celebrating RVings heritage. 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RVIA - Media - Press Release: RV Vacations Are Least Expensive, Study Finds RV Vacations Are Least Expensive, Study Finds Contact: Ken Sommer Director of Media Relations (703) 620-6003 ext. 304 ksommer@rvia.org -- Fran Connors Barton Gilanelli & Associates (215) 592-8601 fran@bartgil.com -- RESTON, Va. -- Even when fuel prices rise, RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs. PKF Consulting, an internationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, found that "typical RV family vacations are on average 26 to 74 percent less expensive than other types of vacations studied." Even factoring in RV ownership and fuel costs, the study reveals that RV vacations are more economical than those taken by personal car, commercial airline or cruise ship. "Regardless of gas prices, RV owners still get a bigger bang for their buck when compared to other types of vacations," says Richard Coon, president, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). "Affordability is a key reason why RV travel appeals so much to families." PKF analyzed major costs that would be incurred by families taking nine different types of vacations to such popular travel destinations as the Grand Canyon; Orlando, Fla.; Cape Cod; Napa, Calif.; and Alaska. PKF selected three types of RVs typically used by families for vacation purposes–a folding camping trailer, conventional travel trailer and Type C motorhome. "In all cases, RV trips were more economical than other vacations analyzed, regardless of trip duration, distance or region of the country," says Kannan Sankaran, PKF's lead researcher for the study. "Even when fuel prices rise, our data show that each RV vacation would still be significantly less expensive," Sankaran explained. "While fuel costs are a component of the overall vacation cost, fluctuations in fuel prices aren't significant enough to affect a family's decision of whether or not to take RV trips over other types of vacations." According to the study, fuel prices would need to triple to make RVing more expensive for a family of four than other forms of travel. Vacations using a personal car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants–the least expensive of the non-RV travel options–were found to be 36 percent more costly on average than going by RV. The study showed, for example, that a family of four traveling from Washington, D.C. to Dennis Port, Mass. for 10 days with their folding camping trailer in tow, staying in campgrounds for the local average of $25 per night, would save 54 percent, or $1,696, over the same trip taken by car, staying in hotels averaging $120 per night and eating in restaurants. Taking the same vacation by motorhome would save $974, or 34 percent, over going by car. On a trip from Atlanta to Orlando for a week, a family of four would save $1,658, or 53 percent, by traveling in their motorhome and staying in campgrounds averaging $27 per night, rather than flying, renting a car, staying in hotels averaging $125 per night and eating in restaurants. A week-long family vacation towing a conventional travel trailer from Salt Lake City, Utah to the Grand Canyon compared to the cost of taking the same trip by airline, renting a car and staying in a rental property would be $2,820 or 70 percent less expensive. Shorter getaways were also found to be more economical by RV. For example, a family taking a three-day vacation from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Lancaster, Pa. would save $271–or 31 percent–by towing a conventional travel trailer, rather than going by car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants. The savings would be even greater–$1,049 or 62.2 percent–for families taking the same trip by motorhome rather than flying. According to PKF, renting an RV is the most affordable way to tour Alaska. The study shows that 14-day RV rentals were less than half the cost of Alaskan all-inclusive cruises, including roundtrip air fare, and 69 percent less expensive than trips involving air fares, car rentals, hotels and restaurants. In addition to major expenditures required from the start to finish of each vacation, PKF factored in an estimated cost of ownership of the RVs analyzed. Research included documenting average ownership periods, residual values, annual days of use, insurance and applicable IRS interest deductions for second-home mortgages. "RV travel offers great value and affordability," says Coon, "but there are other key reasons to travel by RV, too. RVs are a comfortable, convenient, stress-free way to travel, enjoy the great outdoors and spend quality time with family." The PKF study considered only quantifiable economic factors, not the comparative quality of each vacation. As a result, the convenience, flexibility and quality family time cited as major benefits of traveling in an RV could not be addressed. To learn more about RV travel, consumers can order a free "getting-started" DVD or CD-ROM at GoRVing.com or 1-888-Go RVing. They can also surf the website for lists of Go RVing dealers and campgrounds in their area, as well as RV shows, publications, rental sources and clubs. Or write to: RVIA, P.O. Box 2999, Dept. P, Reston, VA 20195. RVIA (rvia.org) is the national association representing more than 550 manufacturers and component suppliers producing approximately 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. RV Vacations Save Money How going by RV reduces family vacation costs vs. other vacation types, according to a comprehensive study comparing travel expenses to popular U.S. destinations: Vacation Type Itinerary Amount Saved By RV Folding Camping Trailer vs. Car / Hotel Denver to Grand Canyon 54 percent Type C Motorhome vs. Airline / Rental Car / Hotel Atlanta to Orlando 53 percent Travel Trailer vs. Airline / Rental Car / Rental Home Washington, D.C. to Cape Cod 43 percent Vacation Type Trip Duration Transport Mode / Accommodation 3 Days 7 Days 10 Days 14 Days Car towing a Folding Camping Trailer / Campgrounds $508 $1,125 $1,605 $2,317 Light-Duty Truck or SUV towing a Travel Trailer / Campgrounds $623 $1,376 $1,963 $2,837 Motorhome / Campgrounds $647 $1,491 $2,127 $2,996 Personal Car / Hotels or Motels $903 $2,182 $3,125 $4,222 Personal Car or Airplane / Rental Property $1,514 $2,725 $3,570 $4,281 Airplane or Rental Car / Hotels or Motels $1,678 $3,044 $4,406 $5,742 Cruise Ship Vacation NA $9,399 $7,425 $9,053 All-Inclusive Package Vacation NA $5,156 $7,125 $9,285 Source: Leading tourism research firm PKF Consulting. When vacationing by RV, a family of four can spend up to 74 percent less compared to other vacation types. RV vacations were found to offer big savings over travel by car or plane with hotel accommodations or rental properties. Even the most expensive RV trip is one-third the cost of a cruise excursion and one-fifth the cost of an all-inclusive package getaway. For more information, contact RVIA's Ken Sommer at 703/620-6003, extension 304. Back to "RVIA Current News" RECREATION VEHICLE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 1 896 Preston White Dr. - P.O. Box 2999 - Reston, VA 20195-0999 - 703/620-6003 - Fax: 703/620-5071

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Aon Recreation Insurance -- Home | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map   About Us Request a Quote Insurance Coverage RV Seminars & Rallies Newsletters & Articles Customer Service Proper RV Load Distribution and Weight Safety View all RV Driving Safety Articles Loading the RV Improper weight distribution and heavy items shifting during travel can have an unfavorable effect on the handling, ride quality, and braking of your motorhome. Proper weight distribution is critical when loading the motorhome. Each manufacturer has taken into consideration the location of appliances, cabinets and additional components for proper weight distribution side to side, as well as front to back. When loading food, clothing, cooking utensils, tools and other items, be sure to distribute heavy items evenly throughout the RV. They should also be placed in such a way that they do not shift during travel. Understanding Weight Ratings Many motorhome manufacturers have joined the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. RVIA has developed a set of standards used on a data plate included on each RV produced by participating manufacturers. In motorhomes, the RVIA data plate is located inside one of the cabinets in the kitchen, bath, or bedroom. On travel trailers and fifth wheels, the data plate is located outside near the front of the unit or, in some cases, in a cabinet door inside the RV. On pickups it is located on the doorpost. Following are weight terms and their definitions adopted by RVIA, including the terms and updates added in September 2000. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum weight an axle can carry. It is determined by taking the lowest combined value of the axle rating, spring, airbag, suspension and tire rating. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the total weight the vehicle has been designed to carry. Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) is the weight of the motorhome as built at the factory. For motorhomes, that includes full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, occupants or dealer-installed accessories. Net Carrying Capacity (NCC) is the maximum weight of all occupants, personal belongings, food, fresh water, LP gas, tools, dealer-installed accessories, and tongue weight of the towed vehicle that can be carried by the motorhome. (NCC is equal to or less than GVWR minus UVW.) It is beneficial to know the NCC when purchasing a new coach. It tells you how much weight can be added to the coach and still remain within the GVWR on the coach. The term Cargo Carrying Capacity is replacing NCC in new RVs. Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) is a newly adopted term that is comparable to the previously used NCC. CCC is equal to the GVWR minus UVW, the weight of fresh water in the tank and hot water heater, the weight of propane in the tank, and the SCWR. Following is an example of the CCC calculation. GVWR 22,000 lbs. Less UVW - 16,000 lbs. Less 20 Gallons Fresh Water x 8.3 lbs. Each - 166 lbs. Less 16 Gallons Propane x 4.5 lbs. Each - 72 lbs. Less SCWR (4 x 154 lbs.) - 616 lbs. Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) 5,146 lbs. Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR )-is another term recently adopted by RVIA. It's calculated by multiplying 154 pounds times the number of sleeping positions as defined by the RV manufacturer. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) -a term that was developed for the trucking industry-is the combined weight of the truck and a trailer with brakes. It means that the engine horsepower, the cooling system capability and the transmission and differential have been designed into the vehicle to handle this much weight. It assumes the trailer or thing being towed would have its own braking system. The recreational vehicle industry adapted this term to mean the total weight the vehicle has been designed to handle, including the weight of a tow vehicle or trailer. It does not mean that the braking system has been designed to accommodate that much weight. Each RV owner is responsible for knowing the loaded weight of his or her vehicle. Use the worksheet below to help you find out if your vehicle weighs what it should according to the data plate found on the wall in the driver's compartment. Take your RV to a truck stop, where they will weigh it for a nominal fee and provide you with a weight receipt that shows front axle and total vehicle weight. RVers with travel trailers and fifth wheels will receive a weight slip that shows pickup weight and unit weight separately. Weighing your RV at a truck stop is only the first step, however. When the opportunity arises, you should take it to a professional weighing agency such as A'Weigh We Go-perhaps at an FMCA rally-to determine what your vehicle weighs at each of the corners. You need to determine if your vehicle is overweight on the corners as well as on the axles. Remember that the generator or other heavy items may have an effect on a particular axle. The actual Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) should be determined with the RV fully loaded, including fuel, propane, water (if you normally carry water when traveling), personal items, and the normal number of people usually carried. The gross weight shouldn't exceed the GVWR placed on the vehicle by the manufacturer. RV Weight Information Worksheet Copy the figures from the data plate in your RV in the first column. Then enter the actual weight figures in the second column and compare the two. If the actual GVWR is higher than the label figure, your vehicle is overloaded. If the GCVR is higher than the label figure, the motorhome and car or truck and trailer together weigh more than the vehicle was designed to pull. Model Date Date Weight on Data Plate Actual Weight GVWR GVWR UVW UVW NCC/CCC NCC/CCC SCWR SCWR GCWR GCWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum permissible weight of the RV. GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum of the UVW plus the NCC. Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): The weight of this RV as built at the factory. For motorhomes, this includes a full load of fuel, engine oil and coolants. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, occupants, or dealer-installed accessories. Net Carrying Capacity (NCC): The maximum weight of all occupants, personal belongings, food, fresh water, LP gas, tools, dealer-installed accessories and, for motorhomes, the tongue weight of the towed vehicle that can be carried by this RV. (To calculate the weight of water, multiply number of gallons times 8.33 pounds per gallon.) NCC is equal to or less than GVWR minus UVW. Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): Comparable to the previously used NCC, CCC is equal to the GVWR less UVW, the weight of fresh water in the tank and hot water heater, the weight of propane in the tank, and the SCWR. Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR): Calculated by multiplying the number of sleeping positions as defined by the RV manufacturer by 154 pounds per position. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR): The value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motorhome or truck with its towed trailer or towed vehicle. Consult your owner's manual for specific weighing instructions and towing guidelines. Footer | Footer | Footer -- Insurance License Information © 2005 Aon Recreation Insurance