GVWR vs. dry weight
Anybody around these parts ever read anything I've posted knows I'm a bit of a doofus. Yes I'm new - I mean, wasn't everybody new at one time? Don't judge me man, lest ye be judged. Anyways, I took Mr...
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Family of three.......easy to have 2000# of stuff
Food...can/boxed/frozen type PLUS perishables
Cleaning supplies
Soap/shampoo
Pots/pans
Dishes...glasses
Utensils
Clothes
Lawn chairs
BBQ/Grill
Tools
Leveling items
Chocks
Toys/Games/CDs/DVDs
Sewer hoses
Water hoses
Garden hose
Power cord/adapters
STUFF
Dry weight doesn't include propane/battery/water
Adds up quickly
Also that payload of 2067 disappears quickly
Passengers, stuff in console/door pockets/seat pockets, stuff on seats, under seats, backpacks, bags, stuff in truck bed and hitch---all get subtracted from payload then you have to account for trailer tongue weight (12-15% of actual trailer camp ready weight)
Pay attention to trucks RAWR, Rear Tire Max load ratings and GCVWR
Stay under those and good to go.
Food...can/boxed/frozen type PLUS perishables
Cleaning supplies
Soap/shampoo
Pots/pans
Dishes...glasses
Utensils
Clothes
Lawn chairs
BBQ/Grill
Tools
Leveling items
Chocks
Toys/Games/CDs/DVDs
Sewer hoses
Water hoses
Garden hose
Power cord/adapters
STUFF
Dry weight doesn't include propane/battery/water
Adds up quickly
Also that payload of 2067 disappears quickly
Passengers, stuff in console/door pockets/seat pockets, stuff on seats, under seats, backpacks, bags, stuff in truck bed and hitch---all get subtracted from payload then you have to account for trailer tongue weight (12-15% of actual trailer camp ready weight)
Pay attention to trucks RAWR, Rear Tire Max load ratings and GCVWR
Stay under those and good to go.
