OK, here is what we did. I wanted to limit the new trailer to be towed by '14 silverado 1500 as we use this for every day vehicle too. Wife found a Coleman 268rk model that suits us for floor plan nee...
yes we were in it and loaded up for travel with everything we take with us, even 1/3 tank of water. We hit the local Flying J 2 days before we hit the road in case adjustments had to be made. I keep the weigh ticket in my truck with my paperwork so if there was an accident I have proof of my weights. I know they change a bit but its better than nothing. And we do like the floor plan. lots of room for 2 people.