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Old-Biscuit
Mar 24, 2014Explorer III
Metal tag......that info is from MFG. and accurate (NADA is just an on line website that has info.......not always correct. It states the 'dry' weight is 5280# not the axle rated at 5280#)
Metal tag states GVWR 14,110# (that's max weight trailer is rated for by MFG.)
Metal tag states 6000# axles..........2 axles equals 12,000# max load capacity
(MFG. do not include pin weight when sizing axles. It would be nice and give a real margin if they did)
Metal tag should also state OEM tire sizes.
Look on sidewall for MAX Load Capacity of tires.
Closest info I could find is for a 2009 model 3005
Dry weight----7240#
GVWR-------13,960#
Cargo weight-----6,720#
LINK
All numbers are mfg. brochure numbers.
The only way to really know is take it to CAT scales and get weighed (camp ready----truck with you/all passengers/any stuff in cab/stuff in bed----trailer with stuff in cabinets/drawers/water etc.)
Then you will know whether you are over weight on truck/trailer axles, at limits or got room!
Metal tag states GVWR 14,110# (that's max weight trailer is rated for by MFG.)
Metal tag states 6000# axles..........2 axles equals 12,000# max load capacity
(MFG. do not include pin weight when sizing axles. It would be nice and give a real margin if they did)
Metal tag should also state OEM tire sizes.
Look on sidewall for MAX Load Capacity of tires.
Closest info I could find is for a 2009 model 3005
Dry weight----7240#
GVWR-------13,960#
Cargo weight-----6,720#
LINK
All numbers are mfg. brochure numbers.
The only way to really know is take it to CAT scales and get weighed (camp ready----truck with you/all passengers/any stuff in cab/stuff in bed----trailer with stuff in cabinets/drawers/water etc.)
Then you will know whether you are over weight on truck/trailer axles, at limits or got room!
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