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When it comes to discussing the weight factor of an RV, you may come across terminologies such as Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) or dry weight, etc. This article sheds light on some of the heaviest RVs in the world in the context of these terminologies, the respective class of the vehicle and its features.

So, what are some of the heaviest RVs in the world?

Newell Coach 2020p – 63,600 lbs (28848kg). Newmar – London Aire 4535 – 54,000 lbs (24493kg). Newmar Dutch Star 4369 – 51,000 lbs (23133kg). Tiffin Allegro Bus 45 OP – 50,000 lbs (22679kg). Monaco RV Camelot 42PDQ – 44,600 lbs (20230kg). Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Aria 3901 – 35,320 lbs (16020kg) . Fleetwood Expedition 34H – 31,000 lbs (14061kg). Winnebago Forza 38F – 29,410 lbs (13340kg) . Forest River Georgetown 357QS – 22,000 lbs (9979kg) . Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. 30.2 – 18,000 lbs (8164kg) . Jayco Pinnacle 36 SSWS – 16,750 lbs (7597kg) . Winnebago Boldt 70KL – 11,030 lbs (5003kg) . Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS – 10,995 lbs (4987kg) .

Class A motorhomes are generally considered to be the heaviest and the biggest on the market as their GVWR ranges in between 13,000 lbs (5896kg) to 60,000 lbs (27215kg). In other words, they are giant homes on wheels. Other RVs include Class B and C vehicles, travel trailer, pop up trailer, and fifth wheelers. But they are not as gigantic as Class A RVs.

#13 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS – 10,995 lbs (4987kg).

Grand Design Reflection is classified as a travel trailer and can be towed behind another road vehicle. With a GVWR of 10,995 lbs (4987kg). this travel trailer contributes 8,994 lbs (4079kg). to dry weight and 1,065 lbs (483kg). To hitch weight. Some of the other specifications are as follows:

Freshwater tank capacity: 60 gallons (227L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 183 gallons (692L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 43 gallons (162L)

LP capacity: 60 lbs (27kg)

#12 Winnebago Boldt 70KL – 11,030 lbs (5003kg).

Winnebago Boldt is a class C type RV. This type is not as huge as class A and not as small as class B – so it is just the ideal vehicle for someone who wants something smaller and less expensive. The GVWR of Winnebago Boldt amounts to 11,030 lbs (5003kg). with a towing capacity of 5000 lbs (2267kg). Other numbers that contribute to the weight of this camper are:

Freshwater tank capacity: 21 gallons (79L)

Water heater capacity: 2.6 gallons (9L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 25 gallons (94L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 16 gallons (60L)

LP capacity: 16 gallons (60L)

Fuel capacity: 24.5 gallons (92L)

Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) – front: 4,410 lbs (2000kg).

Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) – rear: 7,720 lbs (3501kg).

Gross combined weight rating: 15,250 lbs (6917kg).

This RV took inspiration from the German explorer and naturalist Alexander Von Humboldt and was built for the sole purpose of adventure. The engine and chassis are developed by Mercedes-Benz, giving the vehicle a substantial worth.

#11 Jayco Pinnacle 36 SSWS – 16,750 lbs (7597kg).

Jayco Pinnacle is a fifth wheel. The fifth wheel is categorized as the largest tow trailer that you can haul behind your vehicle. This luxury RV’s GVWR adds up to be 16,750 lbs (7597kg). The other weights include unloaded vehicle weight (UVW), dry hitch weight and cargo-carrying weight which are 13,805 lbs (6261kg)., 3,145 lbs (1426kg)., and 2,945 lbs (1335kg). respectively.

Freshwater tank capacity: 85 gallons (321L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 87 gallons (329L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 50 gallons (189L)

#10 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E. 30.2 – 18,000 lbs (8164kg).

Developed with a Ford F-53 chassis and Triton/V10 engine, this motor coach weighs around 18,000 lbs (8164kg). The towing allowance to Thor is 8,000 lbs.

Fuel capacity: 80 gallons (302L)

LP capacity: 88 gallons (333L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 50 gallons (189L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 40 gallons (151L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 28 gallons (105L)

#9 Forest River Georgetown 357QS – 22,000 lbs (9979kg).

Georgetown is class A motorhome to eight thoughtfully designed and equipped floorplans.

Dry weight: 19,410 lbs (8804kg).

Payload capacity: 1,050 lbs (476kg).

Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs (2267kg).

GVWR: 22,000 lbs (9979kg).

GCWR: 26,000 lbs (11793kg).

Fuel capacity: 80 gallons (302L)

LP capacity: 24 gallons (90L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 65 gallons (246L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 41 gallons (155L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 41 gallons (155L)

#8 Winnebago Forza 38F – 29,410 lbs (13340kg) .

This motorhome is developed with the Freightliner XC-Series chassis, and the engine belongs to Cummins/16 Diesel pusher.

GVWR: 29,410 lbs (13340kg).

GAWR – front: 10,410 lbs (4721kg).

GAWR – rear: 19,000 lbs (8618kg).

GCWR: 33,000 lbs (14968kg).

Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs (2267kg).

Fuel capacity: 90 gallons (340L)

LP capacity: 23 gallons (87L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 100 gallons (378L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 100 gallons (378L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 100 gallons (378L)

#7 Fleetwood Expedition 34H – 31,000 lbs (14061kg).

Fleetwood is your stylish home, away from home. Fleetwood’s Exclusive Power Bridge Chassis, paired with a Cummins ISB 325 HP 6.7L diesel engine gives this vehicle the swiftness to make smooth turns.

GVWR: 31,000 lbs (14061kg).

GAWR – front: 12,000 lbs (5443kg).

GAWR – rear: 19,000 lbs (8618kg).

GCWR: 41,000 lbs (18597kg).

Hitch rating weight: 10,000 lbs (4535kg).

Fuel capacity: 100 gallons (378L)

Fresh water tank capacity: 100 gallons (378L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 75 gallons (283L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 50 gallons (189L)

#6 Thor Motor Coach Thor Motor Coach Aria 3901 – 35,320 lbs (16020kg).

Thor motor coach is constructed with the Freightliner XC-R Raised Rail Chassis with Atlas Foundation Cummins ISB-XT 6.7L engine which makes it run and turn smoothly.

GVWR: 35,320 lbs (16020kg).

GCWR: 45,320 lbs (20556kg).

Towing capacity: 10,000 lbs (4535kg).

Fuel capacity: 100 gallons (378L)

LP capacity: 105 gallons (397L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 91 gallons (344L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 51 gallons (193L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 51 gallons (193L)

#5 Monaco RV Camelot 42PDQ – 44,600 lbs (20230kg).

Monaco coaches are known for featuring custom-built chassis. This Camelot is presented on Roadmaster raised rail (RR10S) series chassis along with a ravenous standard Cummins ISL 400 diesel engine.

GVWR: 44,600 lbs (20230kg).

GCWR: 54,600 lbs (24766kg).

GAWR – front: 14,600 lbs (6622kg).

GAWR – rear: 20,000 lbs (9071kg).

Towing capacity: 10,000 lbs (4535kg).

Fuel capacity: 130 gallons (492L)

LP capacity: 31 gallons (117L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 100 gallons (378L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 78 gallons (295L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 44 gallons (166L)

#4 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45 OP – 50,000 lbs (22679kg).

Featuring a PowerGlide chassis with a Cummins ISL 450 HP/1250 lb Torque, the GVWR of this Class A vehicle is 50,000 lbs (22679kg).

GCWR: 65,000 lbs (29483kg).

GAWR – front: 16,000 lbs (7257kg).

GAWR – rear: 23,000 lbs (10432kg).

Towing capacity: 15,000 lbs (6803kg).

Fuel capacity: 150 gallons (567L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 90 gallons (340L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 70 gallons (264L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 50 gallons (189L)

#3 Newmar Dutch Star 4369 – 51,000 lbs (23133kg).

With a cosmopolitan design this class, A motorhome features the Freightliner XCR Chassis with 450Hp Cummins L9 Engine on 37′ Floor Plan. The gross weight of this vehicle is 51,000 lbs (23133kg), to which dry weight contributes around 40,700 lbs (18461kg)., payload capacity has a share of 10,300 lbs (4672kg)., and towing capacity comes out to be 15,000 lbs (6803kg).

GCWR: 66,000 lbs (29937kg)

GAWR – front: 19,000 lbs (8618kg).

GAWR – rear: 20,000 lbs (9071kg).

Fuel capacity: 150 gallons (567L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 105 gallons (397L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 65 gallons (246L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 45 gallons (170L)

I just wanna show you how luxurious and cool this RV looks inside

#2 Newmar – London Aire 4535 – 54,000 lbs (24493kg).

This coach is an exemplary combination of aesthetics and power. Featuring a Freightliner SL K3 tag axle chassis 605-horsepower Cummins diesel engine the gross weight of this vehicle is 54,000 lbs (24493kg).

GCWR: 74,000 lbs (33565kg).

GAWR – front: 20,000 lbs (9071kg).

GAWR – rear: 20,000 lbs (9071kg).

Fuel capacity: 150 gallons (567L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 105 gallons (397L)

Holding tank capacity – gray: 80 gallons (302L)

Holding tank capacity – black: 60 gallons (227L)

#1 Newell Coach 2020p – 63,600 lbs (28848kg).

This coach is by far the heaviest from among the list. It is developed on the Cummins ISX 600-bhp 1,950-lb./ft. torque engine.

GVWR: 63,600 lbs (28848kg).

GAWR – front: 20,000 lbs (9071kg).

GAWR – rear: 28,600 lbs (12972kg).

Dry weight – 60,000 lbs (27215kg).

Fuel capacity: 200 gallons (757L)

Freshwater tank capacity: 143 gallons (541L)

Holding tank capacity: 143 gallons (541L)

This RV is also insane, not just by how huge it looks from the outside. The inside looks even bigger.

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