spoon059 wrote:
John & Angela wrote:
Higher GVWR means better axles, brakes, frame, tires etc.
This is the most important aspect of the whole argument here. A trailer rated to 7500 lbs likely has dual 3500 lbs axles. A trailer rated at 5500 lbs likely has dual 2500 lbs axles.
The brakes on the 3500 lbs axles are rated to stop more weight than the 2500 lbs axles.
The tires on the 3500 lbs axles are rated to carry more weight than the 2500 lbs axles.
If both trailers are loaded with the came amount of weight and the 5500 trailer is loaded to the max, the brakes are loaded to the max, the tires are loaded to the max and you have little wiggle room. The 7500 lbs trailer still has close to 2000 lbs of braking power that isn't being used, therefore it will stop better and longer. The 7500 lbs trailer still has at least 500 lbs per tire higher weight rating and is less likely to have additional flex and heat.
Good point! I particularly like the perspective about the brakes & tires. That makes me think that it might actually be SAFER to go with the higher GVWR as long as I don't exceed a safe amount for my TV (which is a different discussion).
Thanks
