More on Unloaded Vehicle Weight
Lots of responses concerning UVW start with "UVW means nothing..." Or something to that effect. I have to disagree. I am researching for a newer camper. I know the floorplan we want. I also know what ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
IF the truck/tow vehicle can't handle the full GVWR of trailer/camper then one is too small or the other is too big
I still say depends. I'm looking at TTs with 2,000 to 2,500 cargo limits - 5,000-5,500 dry with GVWR's of 6500-7500. With my F150, 6,500 is my limit due to TW. Good on other numbers. If I have a true 5,500 dry weight, I have plenty room to work with using 6,500 as my limit. I will upgrade to a 3/4 ton in a couple years and then be able to go to the 7,500.
Until I upgrade my truck, I probably won't travel with water. No big deal since I haven't done that with my PUP for 7 years. I'll also be on the East Coast for a few years and not dealing with West Coast grades.
Now, on your point. I know my trucks limits and use a scale. Most don't and use the dry weight to lie to themselves.
