RMacKillop Report post Posted August 4, 2011 To Foretravel, for there new IH Series motorhomes. A new motorhome that doesn't need to hide it's axle weight ratings and that has some reserve capacity. 20,000 front (max allowed by DOT) , Drive 23,000, tag 14,000. (The tandem max is 34,000 but having a more robust drive is good as it picks up extra weight from the tag when it is lifted.) The Foretravel in this test should have the tag load increased, which would reduce the drive load to legal (often, drive tag ratio is 60:40. Let the tag go to 14,000 the the rest goes to the drive). To FMCA for using the CCC and OCCC ratings . -OCCC is occupant and cargo capacity, which is done without water --- a questionable NHTSA decision possibly affected by the industries desire to show more capacity. While NHTSA requires OCCC, it is important to (as FMCA did) to also weigh the RV with full water, because this weight can be more toward one axle and overload it (often). FMCA does play a role as a consumer advocate ,although that is not it's mandate. Even in conflict with income (advertisements), I believe that FMCA should continue with clear, safety-related test reports like this one. Thank you, Ross All owners must weigh their RVs with full fuel and water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmoning Report post Posted August 4, 2011 A review of the Foretravel IH-45 motorhome appears in the August 20011 issue of Family Motor Coaching magazine. Specifications, including weight ratings, are included. Foretravel IH-45 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
