Author: Rustler
Subject: Spreadsheet for Rpod & Tow Vehicle Loading
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 3:40pm
Thanks for your reply, David. I'm still digesting the numbers myself. Forest River quickly responded to an e-mail question by saying the unladen camper weight includes the propane, but not the battery. So the camper load will be decreased by 32 lbs. Most all of the weights in the vehicle loading input section were gotten by use of a 25 lb. platform scale or bathroom scale for the heavier items.
Subject: Spreadsheet for Rpod & Tow Vehicle Loading
Posted: 20 May 2016 at 3:40pm
Thanks for your reply, David. I'm still digesting the numbers myself. Forest River quickly responded to an e-mail question by saying the unladen camper weight includes the propane, but not the battery. So the camper load will be decreased by 32 lbs. Most all of the weights in the vehicle loading input section were gotten by use of a 25 lb. platform scale or bathroom scale for the heavier items.
The main thing to watch for is that the maximum weights (GVWR) for either vehicle are not exceeded. Also the limits for tongue weight and tow vehicle axle loading (GAWR) must not be exceeded. Another thing to be aware of is the tongue weight is not included in "Cargo load" for TV load in the Vehicle Capacities section. So "Remaining capacity" must exceed tongue weight.
I find the spreadsheet to be quite enlightening as to how to load both camper and tow vehicle. It can easily be modified to fit other combinations of vehicles. Just change the weights and load limits for both vehicles. Also the labels for items of load and their weights can be changed to fit any circumstance.
All the best to you and Dixie ("the wolf").