Dry weight vs. ready to go weight.
For the newbies who are TT hunting this may be of some use. The dry weight on my 25 ft. Dutchman is listed at 5004 lbs. Tongue weight is said to be 462 lbs. (about 9%) Twice I weighed my rig wi...
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nickthehunter wrote:Huntindog wrote:My vehicle is a daily driver also. Too much vehicle IS expensive. Not only in fuel but in innumerable little inconveniences that all add up. The goal should be right-sizing. And oh how I wish I could get a reset button and do it all over again.
My TV is also a daily driver... The cost and upkeep are not nearly as bad as some believe.
Having too little TV can be VERY expensive! I know this from experience.
It is all about priorities. The more serious one is about having a great TV/TT matchup, the more likely one will make the choice to step up.
IMO just the opposite if you take into account the added cost of "FIXES" like new tires, suspension upgrades like air bags to gain the "normal" capabilities of say a 3/4T. Also, trying to get the more capable 1/2T like the max tow/max GVWR in the Ecoboost normally requires a special order and not getting the great discounts for dealer inventory found in the 3/4 and 1T units.
Larry
