MGVWR and problems titling trailer
Hello! We just took our trailer through local Delaware inspection and the trailer weight is 10,851 lbs. The MGVWR is 9905 and they are refusing to title it because the weights don't match. The t...
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ForestRiver specs say dry weight is typical of a base trailer, and options add weight. 2022 brochure has a "best in class" list of add-ons, however, it is not clear if this is standard or optional. If optional, you could be looking at 500# right there. Many manufactures have option packages that include the basics to camp. They do this to keep base dry brochure weight down; marketing.
The stuff added since it was manufactured could add up quite quickly:
2-30 pound propane cylinders - 90#
Battery - 60#
Air conditioner - 100#
Is water heater full from PDI - 50#
Case of water - 30#
Camp chairs - 20#
Hoses, chocks, blocks and other neccessaries - 80#
Bedding - could be heavy
3 televisions - 120#
Fiberglass siding - 400#
Could be you have a heavy trailer. I would pull everything out including propane, battery, gear, & TVs. Leave the air conditioner, drain the water heater, and take it to a different state facility in a different town. I would believe most state agencies are pretty anal about keeping their equipment certified. Your choice what to do after it is registered. Good luck.
The stuff added since it was manufactured could add up quite quickly:
2-30 pound propane cylinders - 90#
Battery - 60#
Air conditioner - 100#
Is water heater full from PDI - 50#
Case of water - 30#
Camp chairs - 20#
Hoses, chocks, blocks and other neccessaries - 80#
Bedding - could be heavy
3 televisions - 120#
Fiberglass siding - 400#
Could be you have a heavy trailer. I would pull everything out including propane, battery, gear, & TVs. Leave the air conditioner, drain the water heater, and take it to a different state facility in a different town. I would believe most state agencies are pretty anal about keeping their equipment certified. Your choice what to do after it is registered. Good luck.
