After retiring from full-time work (DW and I continue to work part-time) and living in our 5er for 8 months, we have decided to go full-time. After researching higher-end rigs, and countless floor plans, we are very interested in a San Antonio from 2010 - 2014. However, I am concerned about the carrying capacity. For 2012 dry weight for a base unit is listed at 13,488 and GVWR at 16,250, which leaves 2,762 NCC (Net Carrying Capacity). A full tank of water (104 gallons) weighs 867 lbs (yes, we ocasionally boondock for up to 7 days) which leaves 1,895 pounds for upgrades and our "stuff". Our upgrades (2nd A/C, washer & dryer, dual pane windows, satellite equipment, EMS, inverter, plus, plus) is estimated at 800 - 1,000 lbs. Experienced fulltimers say that you can figure on about 1,000 lbs per person for their stuff (500 for me,1500 for DW!). So estimating on the low end for upgrade, that's 2,800 lbs to subtract from NCC, which puts us at about 1,000 lbs over the GVWR!
So what don't I get? Is this really fulltimers rig? Would upgraded tires increase the GVWR?
Jim
So what don't I get? Is this really fulltimers rig? Would upgraded tires increase the GVWR?
Jim