dwschoon Posted May 7, 2021 We just purchased a 2021 Grand Design 2800BH and are towing it with our 2021 NV3500 SL. We weighed at the scales before our first trip and came in at 15,720lbs. We are 800lbs under the RAWR and about 300lbs under the GVWR of the trailer rating of 7995lbs. Interestingly, the trailer has 4400lb axles, so the trailer GVWR seems a bit low. We are within limits now, but could potentially hit the 16,000lb GCWR while still being well under all the other limits. What are the implications of this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crusty Posted May 8, 2021 Bad fuel economy for the most part. 4400 pound axle rating is an odd number. Not typical of trailer axle manufacturers. Usually you will find 3500 of 5000 pound axle ratings in this area. The fact you went across the scales is good. Few ever do, most just guess. Often poorly. Keep on top of your maintenance, you will be using every bit of the severe service maintenance schedule. These vans are built as a commercial vehicle. Designed to be loaded to the roof and run there whole life maxed out. Maybe if you are really heavy, don't pick the super steep mountain pass on the hottest day of the summer and try to keep up with the hot babe in the red Ferrari. There will be some naysayers who will likely chime in with the sky will implode on you if you are one ounce over weight. Ignore them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwschoon Posted May 9, 2021 Poor fuel economy is already there. We averaged 7mpg on our first trip. Wish we could get more than 150 miles before needing to find fuel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aztec Posted May 10, 2021 As much as I hate diesel, it's the best choice if you plan to tow a heavy load. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
