Weight of Chinooks
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lakeshorelions
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Weight of Chinooks
I need to know the gross weight of a 1999 Chinook Premier without a generator. Can anyone help me? Thanks.
Re: Weight of Chinooks
This is my weigh sticker inside the closet on my 2002, maybe it will help you get to where you need to be...dano
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"Jewels" - '02 Chinook Concourse XL
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HoosierB
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Re: Weight of Chinooks
Attached is a shot of the manual referencing weights for the year 2000 models. Not knowing which generator you have, check the manufacturers specs and subtract.
"Wanda" – '01 Chinook Concourse XL V10
Re: Weight of Chinooks
I think the Onan 4K generator is listed at 172 pounds....
"Jewels" - '02 Chinook Concourse XL
Re: Weight of Chinooks
I don't know that anyone can say exactly, without weighing the exact rig. I'm also not sure what you mean by gross weight. Do you mean the as built but without camping stuff weight? The loaded up weight (whose loading)? Or the GVWR?
Anyway, going by weights that have been reported here, you can vary from very light (Scott, and to some extent mine) to nearly up to ratings (later models with added stuff like tile floors, double pane windows, etc.).
As mentioned, I'd probably subtract around 200# for the generator and exhaust components. That could affect side-to-side balance a bit, as the Chinooks are quite well balanced as built.
Most of these E-350 21-footers (are you asking about the E-350 Ford chassis) have to watch the rear axle weight rating. That's usually where they butt up against the ratings.
By "light" I'd say gross loaded up weight of about 9,500 to 10,000# with about 6,500# to 6,800# on the rear axle. Normal/heavy would probably be 10,700# or over, and with the rear axle right up to ratings at 7,500# (if you are talking about my era or later E-350).
These are just estimates and if you are going to be adding something that makes it "close," you might want to weigh your specific Chinook.
Also, just in case you care, you can pretty much ignore the 18,800# GCWR. Realistic towing weight for anything with a tongue weight is 5,000#/500# -- maybe a bit more if something you are towing four down (no tongue weight).
Anyway, going by weights that have been reported here, you can vary from very light (Scott, and to some extent mine) to nearly up to ratings (later models with added stuff like tile floors, double pane windows, etc.).
As mentioned, I'd probably subtract around 200# for the generator and exhaust components. That could affect side-to-side balance a bit, as the Chinooks are quite well balanced as built.
Most of these E-350 21-footers (are you asking about the E-350 Ford chassis) have to watch the rear axle weight rating. That's usually where they butt up against the ratings.
By "light" I'd say gross loaded up weight of about 9,500 to 10,000# with about 6,500# to 6,800# on the rear axle. Normal/heavy would probably be 10,700# or over, and with the rear axle right up to ratings at 7,500# (if you are talking about my era or later E-350).
These are just estimates and if you are going to be adding something that makes it "close," you might want to weigh your specific Chinook.
Also, just in case you care, you can pretty much ignore the 18,800# GCWR. Realistic towing weight for anything with a tongue weight is 5,000#/500# -- maybe a bit more if something you are towing four down (no tongue weight).
1999 Concourse