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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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fla-gypsy
Explorer
Jan 27, 2016
Brochure dry weight is not accurate. Actual weight is always the way to go. Tongue weight is important and varies with cargo weight.

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