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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Yes, each trailer is weighed at the factory, and that weight includes all factory options, as well as propane. Look for the yellow sticker. The UVW in the brochure is usually an estimate or average that doesn't include factory options - the yellow sticker has the real deal.
My current trailer has a reasonable CCC and using the GVWR as a max is reasonable. My old trailer had a ridiculously high GVWR - with the CCC being almost equal to the UVW. In that case, using the GVWR would lead one to think the small lightweight trailer could only be towed by a 1/2 ton which was ludicrous. CCC varies quite a lot. Use the yellow sticker plus an estimate of loading as a guide and after getting a trailer, load up, weigh it and adjust from there as needed.
My current trailer has a reasonable CCC and using the GVWR as a max is reasonable. My old trailer had a ridiculously high GVWR - with the CCC being almost equal to the UVW. In that case, using the GVWR would lead one to think the small lightweight trailer could only be towed by a 1/2 ton which was ludicrous. CCC varies quite a lot. Use the yellow sticker plus an estimate of loading as a guide and after getting a trailer, load up, weigh it and adjust from there as needed.
