optimal 5er carrying capacity
Hi. I'm considering a number of 35-40 foot 5ers for full timing. I just read a comparison guide by Randall Eaton that I bought from JR Consumer Resources. In this, the author reports that payloads (GV...
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My trailer, shorter than the one you are looking at (33') had a shipping weight of 9413 with a GVWR of 12300. Carrying capacity of 2887. Fully loaded with 50gal water etc, food, and all the goodies the trailer weighed 11060. So battery, propane, and personal gear etc weighed 1647 and we don't pack light. We don't have a generator or washer/dryer.
Just some numbers. I don't know how they figure in that convoluted formula but I'm under on all truck and trailer spec's and it tows fine. GCW 19300. FWIW
Just some numbers. I don't know how they figure in that convoluted formula but I'm under on all truck and trailer spec's and it tows fine. GCW 19300. FWIW
