I can't be sure, but the lighter weight (in the brochure) appears to be the dry weight of the basic trailer, before any factory options are installed. The sticker in the TM itself probably reflects the unloaded weight of the trailer as equipped. In other words, in this case the factory options are accounted for, and some of them (the air conditioner, for example) weigh quite a lot. The weight of the options uses up some of the "load capacity" listed in the brochure, which makes sense.
By the way, do you plan to travel with empty propane tanks? If not, then your "for my stuff" numbers must be reduced by the weight of the propane. Same question for water, both in the fresh water tank, water heater, and in the gray/black tanks.
One other thing. Note that the bottom line weight exceeds the rating of both the tires (3750 pounds) and the axle (3500 pounds). The difference is the tongue weight which is carried by the tow vehicle.
I really dislike these weight games, but everyone seems to play them, and the terminology is seldom consistent. It is for this reason that I suggest that owners not plan to load up their TMs right to the limit - leave some margin. If you really feel the need to come near the limit, the best answer is to load up the TM with everything you will want for a trip, hook it up to the tow vehicle, crank up the spring bars, and then weigh the TM axle. (By the same token, you should also weigh the front and rear axles of the tow vehicle if you have any thought that you are near their spec limits.)
Hope this helps
Bill
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