"Dry Weight" Questions
If "dealer installed options" are not counted in the dry weight of a travel trailer, is there a rule of thumb estimate to include when calculating potential GVW? And what would constitute those option...
Forum Discussion
ktmrfs wrote:
for trailers built in the last 10 years, the yellow sticker on the trailer lists the weight as it LEFT the factory, so ALL factory installed accy are included.
Not exactly correct. The only mandated number that needs to be accurate is the GVWR on the certification. They can use any number they want for other weights. A few do individually weigh them after the build and apply another sticker somewhere but that's a select few manufacturers.
A few years ago there were hearings being held by NHTSA over the practice of deducting hitch weight from gross, and having actual weight as built very close to GVWR, with low carrying capacity. The RV lobby came out in full force and managed to make that go hush hush and away. Gerber at RV daily report had a huge write up about it at the time.
