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On the way home I had the TM3023 weighed on a CAT certified truck scale. I was surprised to get the weight receipt that said 3600#. We did not feel we had overly loaded the TM in any way. I think I recall reading that the 3023 should not weigh over 3500# with the TM hooked to the TV and only the TM wheels on the scale. I am concerned that we may be overloading the TM. Any recommendations or comments?
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Keith
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I did considerable investigation of just this issue.
The question came down to: What is the max allowable weight, registered at the trailer tires, when the trailer is connected for normal towing?
The answer is either 3500 lbs. or 3700 lbs.
Here's a link to my follow-up post on a query much like yours. Check the last post in the thread:
http://tretta.hypermart.net/cgi-bin/...89671;start=10
If one uses the Dexter Axle definition of GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), then the single-axled TM's are limited to 3500 lbs. Period!
TrailManor, however, do not include the weight of the AXLE and Wheel Assemblies (total of 200 lbs of *unsprung* weight). Therefore, being the manufacturer, and certifier of weights, I am inclined to believe them. I speak from first-hand, multiple direct comms with the TM engineer.
As I stated in the linked post, using 3500 lbs, as the limit, rather than 3700 lbs will always be erring on the safe side.
HTH -- Denny_A