Been thinking about upgrading
So its getting close to that time where my 16ft trailer is finally starting to get too small for my family. Ive been doing some research on upgrading to a: rear bath, 26ft(or so), under 5500lbs dry w...
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donn0128 wrote:
Why is it people look at unrealistic terms like "dry" or "shipping" weights when looking for an RV? No one has ever towed a "dry" trailer. You need to start thinking in terms like fully loaded in your research.
No you don't tow it dry. However few if any tow it loaded to the GVWR. The yellow sticker dry weight just gives you a place to start. Real handy information. No use in buying a trailer that is close to you max tow cap dry.
Example. Mt TT yellow sticker weight is 4800lb. GVWR is 7400 lb. BTW the 7400lb number is a totally useless number. It will NEVER even get close. The loaded weight of my TT is less than 6000lbs. That is why you need to know the dry weight. so you will have an idea of what it will weigh loaded ready to camp.
