--- In lifewithalazydazerv@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <etdcaw@...> wrote:
> > CCC:
> > Cargo Carrying Capacity (2000 RVIA Definition)
> >
> > Equal to GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh potable
> > water weight (including water heater), full LP gas weight, and SCWR
> > (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating).
> > --------------
>
> The RV.NET discussion I referred to, Andy, revolves around this
> document where the NHTSA became involved in the definitions of CCC in
> order to get some consistency in the RV community. As they pointed
> out, the RVIA has no legal rule making authority. So, here come our
> government to "help" us. Look out!!!

I agree with your assessment. And boy can bureaucratic documents be
tough to wade through! The NHTSA has specified new labeling
requirements. Water and occupants are now to be treated as cargo.
They even created a new acronym, OCCC, for motorhomes.

Art