GVWR, does it really matter
I may be missing something but I'm not 100% sure what the big deal is with the GVWR on a trailer. I understand it's concept but if I have a trailer with a dry weight of 10000 lbs and a GVWR of 15000 ...
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Bumpyroad wrote:
I agree 100. all that matters is that the actual weight of your rv.
People who reject a unit that has a weight rating more than their GVWR might be missing out on a good unit.
bumpy
But, you still need to know what those limits are and how close you will be to them fully loaded to make the purchase decision in the first place.
And for most newbies, they have no idea how much their stuff weighs - they just figure if there's empty space in the cabinet, they can add more stuff. So, staying within the GVWR protects them from their lack of knowledge (as well as that of the salespeople who will tell them all sorts of things).
For those who have dealt with weights, etc., and have an understanding of how fast things add up, it's not a big deal - they can usually make it work safely.
