Is a higher TT GVWR better?
If a travel trailer's load (all my cargo, liquids, batts, LP, etc.)PLUS dry trailer weights were hypothetically say 8,200lbs for two TTs I'm considering, but the GVWR on one was 9800 and the other 11,...
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Unless you've heard of dual axle TT's bending and breaking all over numerous forums, the two GVWR's are nothing more than a form of marketing to sell you on one or the other. One is not more "safe" over the other, this has nothing to do with safety. (Much like the truck world.)
I'm not sure how anyone could argue pulling more weight would be more safe, just because you're within ratings. It just doesn't work that way.
In short, GVWR is not how to shop for a TT, despite the fact this site loves to claim so. The only exception would be, does it truly offer more cargo capacity over the other trailer? Extra load capacity might come in handy, however it sounds to me like you know to over estimate already. So how much is too much, and would you ever possibly use it.
I'd use a few other factors to determine which TT to buy.
I'm not sure how anyone could argue pulling more weight would be more safe, just because you're within ratings. It just doesn't work that way.
In short, GVWR is not how to shop for a TT, despite the fact this site loves to claim so. The only exception would be, does it truly offer more cargo capacity over the other trailer? Extra load capacity might come in handy, however it sounds to me like you know to over estimate already. So how much is too much, and would you ever possibly use it.
I'd use a few other factors to determine which TT to buy.
