Dry vs Gross weight
First some context: Good afternoon. I have read many posts regarding towing and am looking for some additional help. Sorry for the dissertation… First – context: Vehicle and weights: - 2015 Dura...
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So here are some examples of what I am talking about (can't post a table so sorry for the formatting):
Manufacturer Line Model Hitch UVW CCC GVWR Length Link
Coachman Apex Nano 208BHS 516 3948 2052 6000 24'11" https://coachmenrv.com/travel-trailers/apex-nano/208BHS/4011
Gulf Stream Conquest Lite 248BH 500 4060 3601 7661 26'7" https://www.gulfstreamcoach.com/products/light-weight/conquest-lite/model/248bh
Gulf Stream Trailmaster Ultra-Lite 248BH 500 4060 3601 7661 27'4" https://www.gulfstreamcoach.com/products/light-weight/trailmasterlite/model/248bh
Keystone Bullet 2200BH Crossfire 425 4126 2174 6300 25'4" https://www.keystonerv.com/travel-trailers/bullet/floorplans/2200bh-crossfire-travel-trailer/
Forest River Salem Cruise Lite West T201BHXL 465 4173 3292 7465 23'8" https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/cruise-lite-west/T201BHXL/2861
Forest River X-Lite West T201BHXL 465 4173 3292 7465 23'8" https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/x-lite-west/T201BHXL/2871
Forest River Grey Wolf 22MKSE 585 4341 3244 7585 26' 6" https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/grey-wolf/22MKSE/3718
Coachman Apex Ultra-Lite 226BH-DSO 480 4436 2064 6500 25'11" https://coachmenrv.com/travel-trailers/apex-ultra-lite/226BH%20-%20DSO/4345
If you look at the first two there is a difference of 112lbs in the UVW, but a difference of 1,549lbs in the CCC. So the GVWR for the first is 6,000 (within my max TT GVW), but for the second it is 7,661 (which is 1,661lbs over my max TT GVW).
If my actual cargo weight is 1,940 pounds or under then I am under the max TT GVW for both models.
I have calculated the actual available max TT GVW as I put in the original post:
With the exception of some snacks, drinks, kindles, and tablets the cargo will go in the trailer.
Thoughts?
Manufacturer Line Model Hitch UVW CCC GVWR Length Link
Coachman Apex Nano 208BHS 516 3948 2052 6000 24'11" https://coachmenrv.com/travel-trailers/apex-nano/208BHS/4011
Gulf Stream Conquest Lite 248BH 500 4060 3601 7661 26'7" https://www.gulfstreamcoach.com/products/light-weight/conquest-lite/model/248bh
Gulf Stream Trailmaster Ultra-Lite 248BH 500 4060 3601 7661 27'4" https://www.gulfstreamcoach.com/products/light-weight/trailmasterlite/model/248bh
Keystone Bullet 2200BH Crossfire 425 4126 2174 6300 25'4" https://www.keystonerv.com/travel-trailers/bullet/floorplans/2200bh-crossfire-travel-trailer/
Forest River Salem Cruise Lite West T201BHXL 465 4173 3292 7465 23'8" https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/cruise-lite-west/T201BHXL/2861
Forest River X-Lite West T201BHXL 465 4173 3292 7465 23'8" https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/x-lite-west/T201BHXL/2871
Forest River Grey Wolf 22MKSE 585 4341 3244 7585 26' 6" https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/grey-wolf/22MKSE/3718
Coachman Apex Ultra-Lite 226BH-DSO 480 4436 2064 6500 25'11" https://coachmenrv.com/travel-trailers/apex-ultra-lite/226BH%20-%20DSO/4345
If you look at the first two there is a difference of 112lbs in the UVW, but a difference of 1,549lbs in the CCC. So the GVWR for the first is 6,000 (within my max TT GVW), but for the second it is 7,661 (which is 1,661lbs over my max TT GVW).
If my actual cargo weight is 1,940 pounds or under then I am under the max TT GVW for both models.
I have calculated the actual available max TT GVW as I put in the original post:
If I take the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 13,100 pounds and subtract out the curb weight of the Durango (5770lbs), the family weight (610lbs), and the tongue weight (max 720lbs for calculation sake), I end up at 6,000 remaining pounds for the trailer.
With the exception of some snacks, drinks, kindles, and tablets the cargo will go in the trailer.
Thoughts?
