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06-21-2007, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master 
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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why new 34' so heavy- 2007 Classic?
looked up the weight on an 1983 34' excella- 5500lbs dry
2007 34' classic is listed at 7858lbs UBW
if 'dry' and 'UBW' mean the same- why is there such a huge difference in weight?
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06-21-2007, 07:04 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
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The new coaches are made using heavier materials. Instead of lightweight vinyl and thin veneer plywood, they are using oak panels inside. Also, the newer trailers have more factory-installed equipment, more stuff means more weight. Also, the trailer is 6" wider than the '83. 6" x 34'= more weight.
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06-21-2007, 09:25 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Frames are heavier to accomodate more weight in "stuff". Folks are getting corian-style countertops... tanks are larger... everything is bigger and heavier in them. They're very elegant... and folks love them. They're just not light weight.
Roger
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06-21-2007, 09:30 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Roger's right....bigger frame to carry lots of stuff!
Once I retire or win the lottery, I will get a nice monster size Classic 34' and an F-250 to tow it with. U
ltra comfort for your travels, not having to dump or fill tanks every day (Like me now). Room for everything you have to take with you.
Ya know....all that jazz.
Steve
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06-21-2007, 11:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2000 34' Limited
Somewhere in Western
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 252
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34' and retired
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Originally Posted by soldiermedic
Roger's right....bigger frame to carry lots of stuff!
Once I retire or win the lottery, I will get a nice monster size Classic 34' and an F-250 to tow it with. U
ltra comfort for your travels, not having to dump or fill tanks every day (Like me now). Room for everything you have to take with you.
Ya know....all that jazz.
Steve
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Hey Steve, you will enjoy retirement. The check that is, I'm still working so I can pay for my used 34' and new F250. I guess if I sold the house I could quit my day job, but then I don't think the wife and kids would be too happy 
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06-21-2007, 12:41 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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What everyone has said is right on. In addition, the GVWR is higher too, but that is mostly for NCC. You may or may not use all your NCC, so you may never reach full GVWR. 
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06-21-2007, 03:17 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Originally Posted by dpandorf
Hey Steve, you will enjoy retirement. The check that is, I'm still working so I can pay for my used 34' and new F250. I guess if I sold the house I could quit my day job, but then I don't think the wife and kids would be too happy |
Being only 30...I have PLENTY of time before I can think about retirement!
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