factory vs dealer vs loaded weights
We are now on our 3rd TT - 29' and 6800 lb GVWR. After having read a lot of threads and discussions on TT weights and what your TT ends up weighing after you have it all loaded up for camping, I deci...
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While I'll agree that a smaller TT will have less "stuff" in it, the 1,500# is not out of line for a 36' 5er. Also instead of trying to weigh every item, a quick trip over the scale would answer the question.
The yellow sticker in my door jam reads 10,326# when mine left the factory. It states a full load of water is 473# and that I have 3,126# for cargo.
When I ran it across the CAT Scale ready for a 2 week trip, the 5er weighed in at 12,000#. I have added a front A/C unit and a few minor mods but that does support the 1,500# rule of thumb. My tanks were empty (2- 40gal blacks and 2- 40gal greys for 160gal of waste water and my 47gal fresh water) so it's not water weight.
My floors are clear and I still have unused cabinets. Based on experience, maybe you can say a 30' TT will be closer to 1,000# and a 20' is closer to 5-600#
As long as I can scale out, I will not argue over what she can and can't load. Life's too short ;)
Happy Travels!
The yellow sticker in my door jam reads 10,326# when mine left the factory. It states a full load of water is 473# and that I have 3,126# for cargo.
When I ran it across the CAT Scale ready for a 2 week trip, the 5er weighed in at 12,000#. I have added a front A/C unit and a few minor mods but that does support the 1,500# rule of thumb. My tanks were empty (2- 40gal blacks and 2- 40gal greys for 160gal of waste water and my 47gal fresh water) so it's not water weight.
My floors are clear and I still have unused cabinets. Based on experience, maybe you can say a 30' TT will be closer to 1,000# and a 20' is closer to 5-600#
As long as I can scale out, I will not argue over what she can and can't load. Life's too short ;)
Happy Travels!
