ROO 21SS Dry Weight up 800lbs

[pherse11]

Looking at the roo 21ss and noticed that the weight has gone up almost 800 lbs. Can anyone tell me why this is. I don't notice any changes to the options which would now be standard equipment. Any help would be appreciated. (I don't want to go over my towing capacity)

[milzat]

Six inches wider this model year......................6" wider = 119,750.4 cu inch

[Leaf-Peeper]

Originally Posted by milzat

Six inches wider this model year......................6" wider = 119,750.4 cu inch

Nope, the 6” increased width (7.5’ to 8.0’) didn’t make it tip the scales an additional ~800 lbs like the ’07 and ’08 brochures might indicate. First off, if you take an ‘07 21SS published UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) of 3,498 lbs and divide it in 6” segments of width, you’ll find that each ½ foot of width equals about 233 lbs. But remember, just the shell of the camper got bigger, the contents inside haven’t. The appliances, cabinets and such really didn’t change much so the increase in weight is probably even less.

The ’07 21SS UVW in the brochure says 3,498 lbs, but that’s without options, like the awning, microwave & AC. An actual weight sticker on a ’07 21SS I’ve seen is 4,242 lbs. with options. That suggests 744 lbs. increased weight in options.

I believe the published weights in the brochure for the ’08 Roos now include some/common options. Check the actual weight sticker on an ’08, 8 foot wide unit and see.

[milzat]

pherse11,

6" wider means Six more inches of width to the Floor, Roof, Rear Bumper, Frame supports, Front wall & Rear wall.
All of these consist of Steel, Aluminum, Luan & Insulation, and all add to the extra weight.

Not to leave out the added length of the front and rear overhead storage cabinets. I'm sure it's not much, but it does add to the extra weight.