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Weights, Lengths And Bias Ply Tires (35-3) by Andy Thomson

Do your homework before buying your next unit.

Andy Thomson
Many people purchasing an RV put too much emphasis on weight and length, and don’t give enough consideration to balance, aerodynamics, suspension, centre of gravity and hitches. However, you should know how long your RV is, and what it weighs.

This year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced new rules that put strict guidelines on manufacturers. Such a move has encouraged them to accurately report the load capacity of every unit. Because some manufacturers have been doing this for a few years, it’s not a big change for them, yet some of their weights weren’t accurate, which created an uneven playing field.

It's All In The Weight
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More Length Than You Need?
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A Word On Tires
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