I'm looking at a trailer that has an advertised dry weight of 6190. The sticker on the TT reports it is 6434. Does this mean the sticker on the TT has already factored in the batteries, propane and other items (except for water)? I can't figure out how 244lbs could be added in options when the only thing that is optional is a ladder and slightly larger fridge (maybe 100lbs total). I'm assuming there are regulations that require them to include the batteries and propane tanks from the plants.

The stamped weight SHOULD be the weight of you trailer as it came OFF the assembly line...With any options installed..

Hyper_lite wrote:I'm looking at a trailer that has an advertised dry weight of 6190. The sticker on the TT reports it is 6434. Does this mean the sticker on the TT has already factored in the batteries, propane and other items (except for water)? I can't figure out how 244lbs could be added in options when the only thing that is optional is a ladder and slightly larger fridge (maybe 100lbs total). I'm assuming there are regulations that require them to include the batteries and propane tanks from the plants.AFAIK TTs are not shipped from the factory with a battery or propane so that adds around 100 to 150lbs so even that 6434 I don't think includes even these.The dry wt. might not include 30 vs 20lb propane bottles or say and awning or spare tire. Also things like stab jacks (around 50lbs), microwave and a bunch of other items might be options.Larry

I understand the same. Dealer installs battery and propane tanks. When I bought mine there were two identical trailers with only difference being interior color. They was 150 lbs difference in weight on sticker. Maybe an extra piece of wood or something in one?

The brochure dry weight is generally the base model. The sticker in the cabinet should be the weight of the trailer when it left the factory. If you got an optional ladder, spare tire, or some other stuff, this could easily be 244 lbs. I do not believe that TTs are shipped with batteries (anybody know if transporters hook up a temp battery for transport? Seems like they would need one to operate the breakaway switch while in delivery.) If they have propane bottles they would not be full.So a battery and the weight of the propane is considered part of what you add to get to your "wet weight" even if you don't carry fresh water.

Take a look at the build sheet of your TT. Mine lists many some "options" as mandatory, so their weight may not be included in the dry weight rating. Mine had a "Lightweght Package" that now includes:Laminated Crowned Roof SystemLaminated FloorBlock Foam Brick InsulationAluminum Construction (front, back and side walls, floor, roof)Enclosed and Heated UnderbellyRadius Double Entry StepTinted Safety Glass Windows2” Thick (R-7) Azdel Composite Sidewall Construction4 Stabilizer Jacks with Sand PadsWIDE-TRAX Axle PlacementHD Leaf Spring SuspensionDual 20 lb. LP TanksZero Degree TestedIt also allows the MFR to list a base price much lower than typically equipped price.Summary, 5180 pounds to 5500 yellow sticker weight. Fairly common to be 200-400 pounds over dry weight ratings.

Question about dry weight and actual dry weight

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301TBS
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
I understand the same. Dealer installs battery and propane tanks. When I bought mine there were two identical trailers with only difference being interior color. They was 150 lbs difference in weight on sticker. Maybe an extra piece of wood or something in one?
LarryJM
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2014
Hyper_lite wrote:
I'm looking at a trailer that has an advertised dry weight of 6190. The sticker on the TT reports it is 6434. Does this mean the sticker on the TT has already factored in the batteries, propane and other items (except for water)? I can't figure out how 244lbs could be added in options when the only thing that is optional is a ladder and slightly larger fridge (maybe 100lbs total). I'm assuming there are regulations that require them to include the batteries and propane tanks from the plants.

AFAIK TTs are not shipped from the factory with a battery or propane so that adds around 100 to 150lbs so even that 6434 I don't think includes even these.

The dry wt. might not include 30 vs 20lb propane bottles or say and awning or spare tire. Also things like stab jacks (around 50lbs), microwave and a bunch of other items might be options.

Larry
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Feb 17, 2014
The stamped weight SHOULD be the weight of you trailer as it came OFF the assembly line...With any options installed..

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