Westport 42 Weight

[Gil_Johnson]

I have a 2008 Westport 42 that I've had a few months and finally got around to putting it on the scales.  I was surprised that the front axle was nearing its maximum rating of 13,000 lbs.  The coach was loaded, but I didn't expect the front axle to come close to the max.  I have noticed, somewhat to my surprise that most DP's have their fuel and water tanks right behind the front axle.  I would have thought that large weight source would have been closed to the rear axle, especially on a coach with tandem axles.

What does your 42-foot Contessa weigh?  BTW, the total weight was 37,600 lbs. so a lot more weight could have been pushed back on the coach.  Of course, that's something that can't be done now.

Gil

[Tim Westman]

Our 2009 Westport total weight was 38,700 pounds with 13,850 on the front axle!  That was with a tag pressure of 45 psi.  I backed down the pressure on the tag to 37 psi to take some weight off the front axle.  The weight was with full fuel and 75% fresh water.  Haven't rewieghed since changing tag...I hope to be closer to your numbers.

Tim