Conquest, Lodge, GSX and Sedona load choices

Conquest, Lodge and GSX travel trailers use a different towing connection from a Sedona fifth wheel. Establish the actual coupling and loaded hitch demand before comparing the floorplan. Large living space and high dry weight do not establish a generous cargo allowance.

Unloaded hitch figures describe different connections

Manufacturer model examples; unloaded figures
ModelDry weightPublished hitch weightLength
Conquest 34FLS7,917 lb1,340 lb38 ft
GSXG265,700 lb880 lb30 ft 11 in
Sedona 28CBF7,500 lb1,520 lb31 ft 6 in

The 34FLS sheet, GSX catalog and Sedona 28CBF sheet are separate configurations. Sedona’s published hitch figure is an unloaded fifth-wheel pin figure. None of these figures is a loaded scale measurement for the unit being purchased.

Lodge 406FLR: living space versus carrying allowance

The Conquest catalog lists Lodge 406FLR at 9,987 lb dry with 1,582 lb hitch weight, 40 ft 5 in length and 795 lb NCC. For a worked packing example, 300 lb of supplies and 200 lb of other additions counted against NCC would leave 295 lb. Weigh the actual trailer and confirm the label basis before assigning that remainder.

Example allocation of Lodge 406FLR NCCExample allocation of Lodge 406FLR NCC; Supplies: 300 lb; Other additions: 200 lb; Allowance remaining: 295 lbExample allocation of Lodge 406FLR NCCSupplies: 300 lbOther additions: 200 lbAllowance remaining: 295 lb

A dealer-delivered destination setup still needs an adequate tow combination and a suitable delivery route. Measure turns, overhead clearance and the site entrance before arranging the move. A fifth-wheel hitch guide cannot be applied to a travel-trailer coupler.

GSX loading includes the toys

GSXG26’s published 51-gallon fresh capacity represents about 425 lb of water. The catalog gives 4,460 lb NCC, but that does not establish a garage floor, ramp or tie-down rating. Obtain those limits and distribute the loaded cargo to keep axle, tire and hitch loads within their individual ratings.

The 34FLS lists 2,223 lb NCC. Sedona 28CBF lists a 45-gallon fresh tank, which adds about 375 lb of water. Keep those two models’ allowances separate rather than transferring a cargo figure between them.