SoundGuy wrote:
dahkota wrote:
One thing people forget: the cargo capacity is as valid when not moving as when moving. Include the weight of the occupants, too.
SoundGuy wrote:
What in the world are you talking about? :h ... no one tows a trailer with anyone in it! Real world trailer CCC is simply the difference between the trailer's dry weight as it sits there ready to be hitched to a tow vehicle and it's GVWR, the most it must ever weigh fully loaded and ready to camp ... has nothing to do with the weight of occupants in the tow vehicle. Likewise, available CCC has nothing to do with how many people may be in the trailer when it's parked. :R
GrandpaKip wrote:
What he's talking about is the Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating. Take the number of sleeping positions and multiply by 154 pounds. This number is also figured into the CCC by the manufacturer.
Rubbish ... in practical terms static load is irrelevant. Obviously if one tried to load the weight of 20 people in a trailer this size the OP is considering excessive loading on the trailer's suspension components and frame could be an issue. Obviously that's not a practical scenario - this is a small couple's trailer intended for use by an adult couple ... surely you're not suggesting if they invite a couple of friends over they're going to insist on weighing everyone to ensure this so-called "Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating" isn't exceeded. Good grief, surely you jest. :S
Nope, not jesting. Evidently the RV industry doesn't think it's rubbish, either. All I did is look it up on the Google. I had never heard of it before. Hmm, I learn something new every day.
