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Originally Posted by Oneilkeys

My E-450 Axis is rated for 14,500 lbs. Most people who have weighed their Vegas/Axis and posted the weights on this forum have been right around 12,500 lbs fully loaded. Weight might be a problem for the V-8 in an Axis/Vegas - especially on an E450 chassis.

I don't know under what conditions they weigh a motorhome to determine the curb weight, but I kind of doubt it includes personal belongings.

Specs say it includes fluids but even then that should be limited to chassis, like fuel, oil, wiper fluid, etc. I'd expect holding tanks not to be included, but I'm only guessing.

If I recall correctly, some owners like Jamie reported well under 12,500 pounds loaded for his 24.1. Depending on how they obtain curb weight, it shouldn't be a problem for an E-350 Axis with 6.2L V8. The V8 shouldn't weigh more than V10.

The problem I see is getting area under 72 square feet. That may require a different motorhome design than the present Axis/Vegas.