CCC Question

[chubss_2000]

05 Niagara has a CCC of 675 lbs......does this have anything to do with how much cargo plus the weight of the sum of the number of people might be using the PU?  The PU will sleep 6, so @ 150lbs each you are already pushing 900lbs......or is the CCC only relative to how much extra cargo the PU can hold while in transit?

Is there a weight limit that I need to be concerned about while the PU is open and in use.....?  Thx

[mach8274]

CCC refers to Cargo Carrying Capacity. I have never heard of a weight limit while opened up. This number refers to the weight of cargo-coolers, food, clothes, water etc. while travelling.

I hope this helps.

Dave :usflag:

[abbear]

05 Niagara has a CCC of 675 lbs......does this have anything to do with how much cargo plus the weight of the sum of the number of people might be using the PU?  The PU will sleep 6, so @ 150lbs each you are already pushing 900lbs......or is the CCC only relative to how much extra cargo the PU can hold while in transit?

The CCC (cargo carrying capacity) applies only to the trailer.  My Fleetwood manual offers the following definition:

CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity) is equal to the GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh potable water weight (including water heater), and full LP gas weight.

Is there a weight limit that I need to be concerned about while the PU is open and in use.....?  Thx

If you don't exceed the manufacturers sleeping capacity (which may exceed their GVWR) your probably OK.  In fact, since it is a static load, I think if you just use common sense you'll be alright.

[AustinBoston]

Cargo Carying Capacity is for travelling.  The tow capacity is based on a trailer travelling down the highway, where a significant bump can lead to instantaneous loads five to ten times the trailer's static weight.

Add to that what I figure is at least 200 lbs carrying capacity per stabilizer and the trailer will hold a lot more weight parked than you can put in it to tow.

Austin

[chubss_2000]

I like what I am reading......getting that much closer to making that purchase!  Thx for the input, keep it coming.

[mike4947]

CCC is a marketing number that's about as useful as "towing weight rating".

Supposedly it's the trailer's GVWR minus it actual weight. Problem is the "actual weight" is several huindred pounds more than the figures given in the literature.
Air conditioner, awning, roof racks, spare tire, water, propane cylinders, battery are a few things not included in the dry weight and all lower the published CCC.
Not to mention any other "dealer installed" options.
As for how much a trailer can handle static versus moving. Fleetwood had an ad photo with a Taos perched on an open front king bunk end. Double the GVWR of the trailer wouldn't harm the trailer sitting still.

[tlhdoc]

You will be fine with the weight inside.  Good luck on the purchase.