More on Unloaded Vehicle Weight
Lots of responses concerning UVW start with "UVW means nothing..." Or something to that effect. I have to disagree. I am researching for a newer camper. I know the floorplan we want. I also know what ...
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On my trailer the UVW in the brochure was only different by about 150 lbs. the only things that were options on my trailer were the "sunroom" option (bigger windows and 3 skylights) and a spare tire. everything else was standard!
Like the OP said, if you know how to do it using the "dry weight" is the way to go. I could easily say "no one tows around a trailer at it`s full GVWR!) my trailer has a 4100lb CCC. I still have 2k lbs left before I hit that. so it can work both ways.
Bottom line do you homework and know what you are doing! for a family of 4 or 5 I say add 1200-1500lbs to the dry weight. if you can`t tow this then you need to look at a different trailer!
Like the OP said, if you know how to do it using the "dry weight" is the way to go. I could easily say "no one tows around a trailer at it`s full GVWR!) my trailer has a 4100lb CCC. I still have 2k lbs left before I hit that. so it can work both ways.
Bottom line do you homework and know what you are doing! for a family of 4 or 5 I say add 1200-1500lbs to the dry weight. if you can`t tow this then you need to look at a different trailer!
