Dry weight published vs real weight
Found the build sheet to my TT. I was looking at the brochure that shows a "dry weight base features only" of 4740 lbs. Well, wow how fast it all adds up. Now I know why people see a brochure an...
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rbpru wrote:
Cal and Lin
I have a 1990's vintage PUP that has this information. I believe all recently manufactured TT have this information on the yellow tag on the door. Also the manufacturer is not liable if the dealer decides to add options.
Let's face it, the manufacturer is perfectly willing to tell you what the TT's max cargo capacity is and warn of the weight of water capacity. They do not have the faintest idea nor any control over how much stuff you want to drag along.
If the manufacturers posts the max weight limit on the door his job is done.
S10.5.2 Corrected load carrying capacity weight values or the weight amount the load carrying capacity is reduced, must reflect the total weight added between final vehicle certification and first retail sale.
That's not me just talking, it's an enforceable federal regulation with recall power and monitory penalties.
Final vehicle certification is how it left the factory.
