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U-300 vs. U-320 Weights

As I posted earlier, we just weighed our 95 300. Anyhow, I was looking at Barry's weight chart and just comparing our current numbers with those from our 99 320. Pretty interesting. The 95 300 is a 40 footer and the 99 was a 36 (imagine it still is). We carry the same stuff in the 95 as we did in the 99 and both were full of fuel, water and propane with empty gray and blacks at the time of weighing.

The 99 320 36' unit had a GVWR of 34,880. Ours weighed 29,940.
The 95 300 40' unit has a GVWR of 30,000 and weighs 28,910.

I wonder how they figure these capacities. The engines are similar (ISM vs. M11); water, gray and black are the same; 40 gallons more fuel in the 99 but a much smaller LP tank.

Just another thing to ponder.
jor



93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: U-300 vs. U-320 Weights

Reply #1 –
Thicker sidewalls, dual pane windows, curved ducted roof.....sounds like a thousand pounds worth?


Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: U-300 vs. U-320 Weights

Reply #2 –
Bob,
 So the sidewalls are actually thicker on a 99? Thanks for that info. But how about the really big difference in GVW? What accounts for that? Thanks.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: U-300 vs. U-320 Weights

Reply #3 –
Quote from: jor –
Bob,
 So the sidewalls are actually thicker on a 99? Thanks for that info. But how about the really big difference in GVW? What accounts for that? Thanks.
jor

Sounds like a heavier front axle/tires as the rear is at the limit at 20k?

Rv limits have been raised?  22k now?

Bob

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: U-300 vs. U-320 Weights

Reply #4 –
One would think the '99 would be lighter since it's 36 feet, but I can see the bus style front being heavier - it encloses more volume and cabinets.
It's funny how the weight of coaches seems to grow year after year - and across all manufactures too.  Seems no mater what changes are made from one model year to the next it always adds a few pounds here and there.
I don't hold against them, I've been know to add a few pounds myself as the years pass.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho
 

Re: U-300 vs. U-320 Weights

Reply #5 –
The 99u320 also carries close to 200 gallons of fuel.
Felix and Gail Mathieu
99 U320
Jeep Liberty CRD
Build number 5522