Weighed on a cat scale today. Feeling bloated.

Scott & Heather · September 25, 2016, 05:20:28 PM

Our old mci 9 weighed in at around 32,500 lbs give or take. Our 102C3 just got stalled last night and she's a svelte 38,000 lbs with full fuel and full 150 gallon fresh tank. Front axle is carrying 11,540 lbs of that. Does this sound too heavy for an 8v92ta? I am also towing my 6,000 lb land cruiser toad.

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Utahclaimjumper · September 25, 2016, 06:07:42 PM

You front axel is "rated" at 12K, so your good to go there, the 8V92 has nothing to do with it weight is weight, it doesnt care from what.>>>Dan (The Land Cruiser also is no concern other than stopping, what are you using for supplimental braking?)

chessie4905 · September 25, 2016, 06:16:39 PM

Since that engine was used to haul 80,000 or more in older semi's, I think you'll be good to go.

kyle4501 · September 25, 2016, 06:21:46 PM

I think the 8V92 is lots happier in a 40,000# motor home than in a 80,000# semi.

Just don't let it overheat or the fluids mix

Scott & Heather · September 25, 2016, 06:35:01 PM

Ok so it shouldn't be the reason we had trouble getting up a steep steep hill to the doubletree Hilton in Gatlinburg tn

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luvrbus · September 25, 2016, 07:04:28 PM

What is the GVW on a "C" it should be close to the 40ft D which is 46,000# my front axle is rated for 14,400 #.You need to check your engine 500 hp is 100 hp more than MCI set the 8v92 when new

Scott & Heather · September 26, 2016, 04:58:24 AM

Ok. Just ruling out all causes. I have the plate somewhere in Michigan sitting in my enclosed trailer. If anyone knows the GVWR on. 102C3 id love to hear. Fully wet I should be around 44,000 lbs total coach AND toad.

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Paso One · September 26, 2016, 08:15:37 AM

According to the MCI manual dated Jan 1989 the MCI 102C 3 net weight is 27,250 lbs, payload capacity 12, 750 lbs and the gross vehicle weight listed as 40,000 lbs
Does not list GCVW

luvrbus · September 26, 2016, 08:21:56 AM

LOL and he has to deduct for 24.5 tires

Paso One · September 26, 2016, 08:31:55 AM

I did notice the book said 12,750 lbs ( serviced )

No mention of whether it had the optional 35 gallon tank

lvmci · September 26, 2016, 08:38:19 AM

does this help in comparison

luvrbus · September 26, 2016, 08:47:08 AM

I thought it had a 14,000# front axle and you can add weight to the tag axle,my tag is 12,000# at 95 psi with 12R/22.5 tires,I reduced my tag to 11,000 # which lighten my front axle weight by 700# I was real close on the front axle

John316 · September 26, 2016, 09:21:17 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on September 26, 2016, 08:47:08 AM
I thought it had a 14,000# front axle and you can add weight to the tag axle,my tag is 12,000# at 95 psi with 12R/22.5 tires,I reduced my tag to 11,000 # which lighten my front axle weight by 700# I was real close on the front axle

LOL. Clifford. You have no idea how much weight we could stuff in those two front bays. Most of the time we didn't have a single pound to spare on the GVWR.

blue_goose · September 26, 2016, 09:33:32 AM

I had my 102C3 weighed and this is what it looked like. I hope the picture shows, if not I will try again
Jack

luvrbus · September 26, 2016, 09:55:50 AM

Quote from: John316 on September 26, 2016, 09:21:17 AM
LOL. Clifford. You have no idea how much weight we could stuff in those two front bays. Most of the time we didn't have a single pound to spare on the GVWR.

John, they will be stuffed again I removed the auxiliary to give her more room lol and besides 190 gals in 1 fuel tank is enough for me.Removing the tank sure open the bay up