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Originally Posted by Bill
...........snip............In addition, the trailer contained the stuff that is always there for any trip:
- Microwave
- TV
- Water hoses, extension cords, etc
- Tools
- Dishes, silverware, etc
- Bed linens, pillows, etc
- Cleaning supplies
The trailer DID NOT contain any of the stuff that gets changed out every trip - Cold food in the refrig/freezer
- Dry food/canned food
- Clothing
- Toiletries
- Computer, camera, binoculars, and similar goodies
- Books, maps, etc
Fresh water tank: empty
Water heater: empty
Gray water tank: empty
Toilet: empty
Propane: both tanks full (40 pounds)
In this condition, the trailer weights were: - Gross weight: 3550 pounds
- Left wheel: 1500 pounds
- Right wheel: 1500 pounds
- Tongue weight: 550 pounds
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Hope this helps
Bill |
Bill,
If the bold items were not in the trailer, how much less would the trailer weigh? Two hundred or 300 lbs?. If so, then could we say that a TM sitting on a dealer's lot weighs about 350-450 lbs more than the dry weight specs?
I.e., for
prospective owners of a TM, be aware of what the real weight of the trailer will be with options - before buying. In fact, there's a vehicle ACTUAL weight label (inclusive of all options installed) pasted to the wall just inside the entry door.
Denny_A