I've weighed mine, and it weighs every bit of #5000+... Don't know how all the weight adds up so fast, but I weigh with a full fresh tank of water, which I ALWAYS carry (30 gallons) so that's just part of the deal.
I have made a lot of mods to the trailer that has added weight and I take way too much stuff that I don't even use most of the time, but when it's needed, I am glad I have it.. :)
I like to cook with cast iron pans on the fire pit and on the camp stove, so there is that.. I have a HOME queen size bed mattress that is a lot heavier than the thing that came with the trailer.. I use real glass drinking glasses and Corelle plates and dishes, actual metal flatware and on and on...
I've been "camping" since I was a kid with my folks and I'm 55 years old now, so I've been thru it all and this is just the way that works for me.. :)
I won't even go into what I take in the bed of the truck! ha, ha!! I have half of my tools in the bed! "Just in case".. :)
I don't know how many times I've helped fellow campers with tools and other stuff I just happen to have and they didn't.. Makes me feel good and I enjoy the whole experience all that much better...
How many of you would be able to handle your grey tank falling out of your trailer while parked in camp?? I did it.. Twice! All on a Sunday, with just my wife and I and all that extra stuff I haul along..
The reason I had to do it twice was the fist time, I didn't take the time while at home to check the fix and make sure the screws I used didn't back out the next year!
Anyway, do what you need to do to enjoy your camping experience. That's all I can say and I tow what I tow with what I tow with it for my own enjoyment.
Mitch
