First TT - Looking for Opinions on Model
Hello, I am looking into purchasing our first TT. The wife, two boys (6 & 11), and I have been tent camping for years, but we'd like to move up to a trailer now. Plans include weekends and occasional ...
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Mikeshu42
Asking questions before jumping in a very good idea. Because, salesmen will talk forever while leaving out important information you should want and need.
Here is an example based on the 292BHDS that you were looking at.
The base weight is 5,492 dry. The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which you should not exceed is TBA (not posted).
The cargo capacity (CC) is 1,306 from which you must subtract the weight of at least one battery, one propane tank, and a full tank of water. So, you are down at least 450 lbs from the 1,306 before you throw in your stuff.
With a family of 4, stuff adds up real fast. You can still have empty storage space and be exceeding the 856 lbs of CC you have left.
And experience has taught me to share this information with your family because they will not understand why you are standing at the TT door with a check list and scale weighing their stuff. :W
Bob
Asking questions before jumping in a very good idea. Because, salesmen will talk forever while leaving out important information you should want and need.
Here is an example based on the 292BHDS that you were looking at.
The base weight is 5,492 dry. The GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which you should not exceed is TBA (not posted).
The cargo capacity (CC) is 1,306 from which you must subtract the weight of at least one battery, one propane tank, and a full tank of water. So, you are down at least 450 lbs from the 1,306 before you throw in your stuff.
With a family of 4, stuff adds up real fast. You can still have empty storage space and be exceeding the 856 lbs of CC you have left.
And experience has taught me to share this information with your family because they will not understand why you are standing at the TT door with a check list and scale weighing their stuff. :W
Bob
