Quote:
Originally Posted by modhatter
I can only assume the trend is to make them lighter, but since I can't retrieve any of this data, I thought some of you might know.
|
Actually, you can, thanks to the wayback machine.
According to the 2001 version of their website, the 2619 has a dry weight of 2380 lbs, but of course this is with the usual caveat that options ARE NOT included in this figure....options which most people have, including AC, batteries, awning, microwave, etc., so these options may be included in the weight the dealer gives you.
According to the current TM website, the 2619 has a dry weight of 2673 lbs, so yes, I'd say they are gaining weight. Some factors that may be attributing to heavier weights:
- larger tires -- TM now has 15" tires on all models, whereas there used to be only 14" wheels and tires on the 2619 and 2700 series models
- linoleum in the entire interior, whereas there used to be carpet on most of the floor
- roof mounted AC; older units used to have window units, which are less powerful and I presume a bit lighter
You can access these older pages here:
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://trailmanor.com
Dave