How heavy of a trailer can I get?

Shorteelaw wrote:

MitchF150 wrote:
I respect all the research you are doing and trying to make an informed decision on buying an expensive RV and not biting off more than you can chew, but WOW....

In all the time I've been RVing... And this goes back to the early 70's when I was a kid and Mom and Dad got tired of taking us kids camping in tents, have we or I ever worried about the difference in the TW going out and coming back from a camping trip...

I base my weights on it's max ratings and if it's less, it's just a bonus.. :)

Sure, I might have been overweight in the past... The world did not end and I didn't kill anyone.. ;)

I know it's a different world than it was 45 years ago, but physics have always been the same since ancient times.. :)

Anyway, I think you are WAY over thinking this deal and just need to find something with around a GVWR of around #6000, load it up and ENJOY and HAVE FUN and not fret the little stuff..

Sure, you don't want to get a #10,000 TT with a Nissan Titan and a big and growing family.... We didn't do that 45 years ago...

It mostly comes down to common sense and knowing your own limits and comfort level.. That's what keeps you within your limits of everything in life, right??

Good luck!

Mitch

My profession is accounting... Analyzing numbers is what I do.

I think MitchF150 made some good points here. If you purchase a TT that doesn't have you on the edge with your weight ratings, there is no need for constant analyzing or weighing everything. You need to have room for some unexpected weight, especially with young children. There will be times when one of them wants to bring along their bike, favorite toys, or a playmate.

As you are TT shopping, take note of the floor plans, you will see most manufacturers have taken loading into consideration. Units with front or rear kitchens, will have holding tanks or other heavy items located to counterbalance the kitchen weight. All others, have the kitchen / living area located above or slightly forward of the axles.

Normal loading of dishes, pots and pans, groceries, bedding, and water, will end up where the manufacturers intended the loading weight. Your tongue weight will go up, but, the percentage should remain in the 10 - 15 percent range. It's the additional loading of coolers full of ice, BBQ grill, tables / chairs, bikes, etc, where you may need to plan your weight location. ie: don't put them all behind the axles