new RV purchase advice
Hi, Looking for some advice on purchase of Travel Trailer. I had Starcraft popup that I bought in 1996 and just sold it. Other than work to set it up, it never gave me trouble. What quality f...
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Thank you,
That's a good guideline.
I am coming to conclusion that I need a new tow vehicle with at least 6000 lb capacity.
Most trailers that I am interested are 4200 lb. If I keep additional weight to 1000 lb I will be at 5200 lb.
I don't intend to carry water other than emergency when I can not dump out gray/black water.
Thanks
Dry weights you list are the unit when shipped from the factory.
Add two filled propane tanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 75 lbs
At least one battery, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,45 lbs
pots, pans, dishes, linens, towels, clothing ,,,,,,100 lbs
Water weighs about 8 pounds per gallon, how much will you need to carry?
Food? Tools, Patio/lawnchairs?
It all is counted on top of that dry weight.
You will go past 4500 pretty quick.
That's a good guideline.
I am coming to conclusion that I need a new tow vehicle with at least 6000 lb capacity.
Most trailers that I am interested are 4200 lb. If I keep additional weight to 1000 lb I will be at 5200 lb.
I don't intend to carry water other than emergency when I can not dump out gray/black water.
Thanks
Dry weights you list are the unit when shipped from the factory.
Add two filled propane tanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 75 lbs
At least one battery, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,45 lbs
pots, pans, dishes, linens, towels, clothing ,,,,,,100 lbs
Water weighs about 8 pounds per gallon, how much will you need to carry?
Food? Tools, Patio/lawnchairs?
It all is counted on top of that dry weight.
You will go past 4500 pretty quick.
