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eazye
Explorer
Jan 27, 2016

Why does unused cargo capacity of GVWR matter at all?

Consider two different trailers: Trailer A: Dry weight of 4500lbs, GVWR of 7500lbs. Cargo capacity of 3000lbs. Trailer B: Dry weight of 4500lbs, GVWR of 5500lbs. Cargo capacity of 1000lbs. As...
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DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 27, 2016
Rollnhome wrote:
A ton of cargo on trailer B.
Sorry.... 2000 pounds is one ton. He's got half a ton on that trailer! :( There goes the weights!

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