weight limit on QS6 rear deck??

[kelkat]

hi was wondering if anyone knows this?

thanks,
kellye

[sandyu]

The frame extends under it, so I would say it would be fairly high. Just remember to much weight on the back will cause some sway action when towing.  

[kelkat]

cool thanks!

[admin]

Agreed with @kybrowns, with the frame going under it I doubt you'll max out the weight limit of the deck itself before causing other issues.

[catmanriff]

don't put a Harley on it!

[stevesanders]

It's my understnading that the weight limit is 300 pounds.  It is not an extension of the frame, I just looked at mine to confirm.  On my 6.0 the rear deck frame is welded to four frame cross-pieces under the camper and extends forward about half the length of the body.

Steve.

[admin]

I wonder if that's just on the 6.0? I don't personally have the deck but other 10.0 owners have said it's an extension of the frame. Might be worth a look

[sandyu]

Here is a pic of my rear deck. It's one solid beam part of the frame.

[stevesanders]

I wouldn't expect major construction method variations from one model to the next within the Quicksilver product line.

I think part of the confusion is that people expect the frame to be below the walls, like other PUPs. They see the rear deck attachment right below the bottom of the wall and assume that's the frame, but it isn't. The bottom of the walls cover the frame and the rear deck is welded to the bottom of the frame.

For the picture above, take another picture farther forward. The deck support rails end before the front of the frame.

Steve

[sandyu]

I wouldn't expect major construction method variations from one model to the next within the Quicksilver product line.

I think part of the confusion is that people expect the frame to be below the walls, like other PUPs. They see the rear deck attachment right below the bottom of the wall and assume that's the frame, but it isn't. The bottom of the walls cover the frame and the rear deck is welded to the bottom of the frame.

For the picture above, take another picture farther forward. The deck support rails end before the front of the frame.

Steve

Steve I need some help. I'm little confused. The big beam in the picture runs the length of the camper. I know because I use it to jack up the camper sometimes. If you look at the picture you can see the beam running down the other side above my little black dog's tail. When you say support rails are you talking about the floor between the two big beams.



Thanks

[stevesanders]

The piece in the foreground of the picture is the right support rail for the rear deck.  Sure, it's substantial and can be used as a jack point.  It really long too to spread the load of the rear deck along the frame, but the actual frame is what those two pieces are welded to.

Look at what the axle spring perches trailer tongue and flooring are attached to.  The heavy pieces just above the rear deck rails that run the length of the camper along the sides and down the middle plus the cross pieces that connect those together (like floor joists and rim joists on a deck) make up the frame itself.  The rear deck is welded to the bottom of that structure.  Sure, it becomes a substantial addition to the frame, but if you remove the entire rear deck assembly, including the mounting rails that extend under the camper, the structure of the camper would not be compromised.

[admin]

From the picture it looks like the axle is attached to the rail running the length of the trailer, which also appears to be what the rear deck is built on. The way I see mine is as if I have a basic flat bed frame sitting under the camper box itself. I was under the impression that for the 10.0's with a rear deck, the portion that is under the camper box is simply extended. I'm 99% sure I have the same frame rails running the length of my 10.0 that the axle attaches to.

-Sean

[sandyu]

I double checked my camper also. The axle only touches that big beam that runs the length of the camper. It does not touch the box of the camper. Steve which quicksilver do you have?

[stevesanders]

I have a 6.0