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ECones
Explorer
Jul 03, 2014

What is "Dry weight?"

Newby here. I searched. No. Really. I did. ;)

But a search for "dry weight" didn't give me a definition.

When the specs on TT list a dry weight, is that the weight as equipped from the factory including furniture, battery, empty propane tanks, etc?

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  • As I suspected. Then how does a person determine if a trailer can be safely pulled? My 2003 Tundra is rated to 5500 pounds. We're looking to buy a TT with a dry weight of 4178 pounds, but there's a sticker on the door that lists a weight in the 4550 range. I was hoping the 4550 would be more realistic and leave my wife some room to pack stuff.

    Thanks for the prompt reply.
  • Dry weight is a base trailer. No battery, no options. No liquids. Some don't even include mandatory options, even though they are mandatory to get. Never consider a dry weight.