Safe to put weight under bed?

[timelinex]

I have a 2021 Momentum 381m that I am trying to increase pin weight on. Is it safe to put 400-600lb (sand or similar) in the storage compartment under the bed in the front? (So compartment that shows when you left the queen bed) In other words what is the capacity of that area.

[MoonShadow_1911]

I have a 2021 Momentum 381m that I am trying to increase pin weight on. Is it safe to put 400-600lb (sand or similar) in the storage compartment under the bed in the front? (So compartment that shows when you left the queen bed) In other words what is the capacity of that area.

That's probably not a good idea. That much weight will definitely dig the rollers into the carpet, potentially ripping it up.

Mark & Mary. Currently hailing from New Mexico and going full time in August 2022.
Current coach: 2021 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS
Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel

[timelinex]

What do you mean by dig the rollers into the carpet

I'm not sure if you are referring to the 381ms that has the bed slide out? Mine does not slide out, it is the 381m. Here is a picture for reference. The sliding portion is the wardrobe on the left.

[MoonShadow_1911]

What do you mean by dig the rollers into the carpet

There are rollers under the bed (yours is a slide out, correct?) to facilitate the side going in and out, just like the slides in the living area.

If you're didn't havea slide for the bed, then never mind what I said. [emoji16]

Mark & Mary. Currently hailing from New Mexico and going full time in August 2022.
Current coach: 2021 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS
Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel

[Second Chance]

What do you mean by dig the rollers into the carpet

The bed slide is on rollers that support the weight of the bed (and whatever's under it) while the slide moves in and out. A couple of hears ago - after problems with the rollers tearing up flooring - the rollers were mounted on the floor rather than the underside of the bed. There is still an issue, though, of the strength of the floor of the storage compartment or damaging the slide with that much weight on it while moving it in or out. I don't think it's a good idea.

Rob

[timelinex]

Guys, check out the edit that I made right as you guys were posting. No bed slide out on the 381m, it is not the 381ms.

[MoonShadow_1911]

Guys, check out the edit that I made right as you guys were posting. No bed slide out on the 381m, it is not the 381ms.

Guy it, then I really don't know about that much weight. As @Second Chance started, I'm not sure the subfloor will hold that much weight, safely.

Mark & Mary. Currently hailing from New Mexico and going full time in August 2022.
Current coach: 2021 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS
Current Rig: 2019 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, w/8' box, Lariat, SRW, 6.7l Diesel

[CoChris]

I believe the OP trailer has the bed length wise centered on the trailer and (the key parts here) it does not move. The bed is NOT is a slide.

I could be wrong.

Chris

[Second Chance]

Guys, check out the edit that I made right as you guys were posting. No bed slide out on the 381m, it is not the 381ms.

To borrow a quote from The Wizard of Oz, "Now that's a horse of a different color!." If the weight is distributed evenly and the floor can support it, I don't see why not. Personally, I wouldn't want to give up the storage space. Can't you find something heavy to store under there that would be more useful than sand? I could get a lot of 12 packs of Fresca under there. That would be pretty heavy.

Rob

[timelinex]

To borrow a quote from The Wizard of Oz, "Now that's a horse of a different color!." If the weight is distributed evenly and the floor can support it, I don't see why not. Personally, I wouldn't want to give up the storage space. Can't you find something heavy to store under there that would be more useful than sand? I could get a lot of 12 packs of Fresca under there. That would be pretty heavy.

Rob

The bold part is the crux of the question! I called GD customer service TWICE today about this and a few other things and after 20 minutes on hold they disconnected the call both times saying (prerecorded) they are too busy and I can leave a message if I want but can't stay on hold. I don't trust them to call me back same day when they can't even keep up with phone calls as is. Not too happy about it, but I will call back later today again.

We aren't full timers, so we don't actually pack that much in there. The only reason we are at 19k LB is the 2,100# SxS (and our huge water tank over the axles was probably half full)... The large SxS is also the main reason why we have this large of trailer in the first place. Nothing substantially smaller that fit it with a seperate garage. Otherwise, all we are packing are a box of tools that is already in the front, clothes for a few days, food, and some toys for the kids. Not sure what else there is if your not living out of there. Only need so much Fresca. But I admit that I may just be lacking imagination!