The difference between dry an loaded weight.
When I bought my 25 ft. TT the literature said 5004 lbs. dry and 400 lbs. on the tongue. Common sense said it would weigh more when loaded but how much more? So before a couple of our trips I took ...
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As others have said, there is a huge difference between going off of 'dry' and what I consider 'empty' weight. Dry weight doesn't consider late manufacturer and/or dealer adds and mods, fluids, etc... Depending on tank sizes dry weight can be bumped by 500+ pounds by batteries, water and propane alone. Other items can drive it even higher. Empty weight, in my mind, is what the trailer weighed when you got it home and had it loaded with propane and a 'typical' amount of fresh water (for your usage).
So, it is not at all surprising to me that you are running at 1,200-1,400 pounds above dry, but my guess is that 1/3 or more of that weight has nothing to do with your gear and a lot more to do with the real 'empty' weight of the trailer.
So, it is not at all surprising to me that you are running at 1,200-1,400 pounds above dry, but my guess is that 1/3 or more of that weight has nothing to do with your gear and a lot more to do with the real 'empty' weight of the trailer.
