How to Figure Out The Occupational Carrying Cargo Capacity of your RV

Occupant Cargo Carrying Capacity

This subject can get a bit confusing at first so I thought I would try to bring some clarity to the subject.

The occupant and cargo carrying capacity, or OCCC, is found printed on the yellow label inside your coach. (Seen Above) You can find this on the driver's entry door of most motor homes and just inside the entrance to a trailer and sometimes inside of a cabinet door, although these locations are not the only place we have found these labels.

This little yellow label is important. This little sticker lets you know how much weight (stuff) you can add to your motor home or trailer.

The OCCC label shows the maximum allowable weight of all occupants and cargo including all food, tools, full fresh water tanks, full LP-gas tanks, full hot water heater tank and personal belongings, etc…. of your RV.

How to calculate the OCCC of your RV if you do not have an OCCC label.

Calculate the (OCCC) for your RV:

1. Take the RV’s gross vehicle weight rating. (The GVWR is on the specifications list for your RV)

2. Subtract the vehicle’s unloaded weight Or empty weight (The UVW on the specification list for your RV)

3. Subtract the weight of fresh water on board (8.3 pounds per gallon)

4. Subtract the propane weight (4.2 pounds per gallon)

5. Subtract the weight of the seating capacity weight rating The SCWR on the specification list for your RV) (150 pounds times the number of seating positions)

This number that you end up with is your maximum Occupant Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) for your RV.

For your safety and the safety of others on the road please never exceed the maximum OCCC for your RV.

NOTE: There is a difference in fuel weights: gasoline weighs 6 pounds per gallon and diesel weighs a little more at 7 pounds per gallon.