axle rating vs GVWR
The specs for a 2019 Lance 1575 says that the axle (single) is rated for 2530 pounds, The GVWR for the trailer says 3700 pounds. If I understand correctly you should not exceed the axle rating. What am I missing?
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alaskadoug wrote:
The specs for a 2019 Lance 1575 says that the axle (single) is rated for 2530 pounds, The GVWR for the trailer says 3700 pounds. If I understand correctly you should not exceed the axle rating. What am I missing?
TW.
Though it is not normal for the difference to be that high. It is likely a misprint, and the axle is likely the common 3500# that most TTs get.
I would contact Lance for clarification.- You are mixing up different numbers. I checked Lances website:
Ratings:
GVWR = 3700
GAWR = Not Listed on their website but probably 3500lb as they won't make a custom axle for a travel trailer. You get the GVWR when you add the hitch weight.
Empty Weights as it comes from the dealer:
Unloaded Axle Weight = 2530
Unloaded Hitch Weight = 245
Unloaded Total Weight = 2775 (2530+245)
So you have 925lb of cargo capacity before hitting the GVWR
Of course this is all per the design calculations, so it might be off by a bit in real life. - Thanks for looking it up Valhalla. Sure beats guessing.
- Fooling with numbers to make a single axle trailer seem safe, adequate for your needs.
Add water, batteries, propane and your stuff you’ll be over max TT weight. - Simply, you're missing the weight that is on the tongue.
valhalla360 wrote:
You are mixing up different numbers. I checked Lances website:
Ratings:
GVWR = 3700
GAWR = Not Listed on their website but probably 3500lb as they won't make a custom axle for a travel trailer. You get the GVWR when you add the hitch weight.
Empty Weights as it comes from the dealer:
Unloaded Axle Weight = 2530
Unloaded Hitch Weight = 245
Unloaded Total Weight = 2775 (2530+245)
So you have 925lb of cargo capacity before hitting the GVWR
Of course this is all per the design calculations, so it might be off by a bit in real life.
carefull, it may have a 3500lb axle but still could have a lower axle weight rating driven by the tire capacity. Rating will be the lower of either the axle or tire capacity.ScottG wrote:
Simply, you're missing the weight that is on the tongue.
Tongue weight was my first thought as well. But that would be an 1,170 lb tongue weight on a 20 foot long single axle trailer. That's about a 30 percent tongue weight. To the OP. The numbers really don't add up. I would call Lance directly and ask them.
661.941.9250 Customer service, or 661.941.9255 presales questions.
Lance- The axle is likely a Dexter and will be labeled with the info.
Yes it's very common in the RV world to have the trailers GVWR to exceed the axles rating, surprisingly.
My last 2 trailers had (2) 3500lb axles yet both trailers exceeded 7000lbs in GVWR and in scale weight without issues. Lwiddis wrote:
Fooling with numbers to make a single axle trailer seem safe, adequate for your needs.
Add water, batteries, propane and your stuff you’ll be over max TT weight.
Negative ghostrider, but it's always nice to hear form the consummate pessimist!- Thanks everyone for feedback, clarification and the best suggestion, call Lance.
