Dry Ship Weight and GVWR Question
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Dry Ship Weight and GVWR Question
Dry Ship Weight: 7,065 lbs and GVWR: 11,110 lbs. I am going to buy my first camper and the question that I have is what is the difference in the dry ship weight and GVWR? I think that the answer is the trailer can hold the difference 4,045? I know all of the tanks should be empty when towing, to save on fuel, or do you fill up with potable water prior to leaving so that you dont have to worry about finding it on the trip and the hassle the next question is my truck should pull this camper with no problems correct, keeping in mind that I monitor my gages? This is the model that I am purchasing. Thank you in advance. Bill
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Dry Ship Weight: 7,065 lbs and GVWR: 11,110 lbs. I am going to buy my first camper and the question that I have is what is the difference in the dry ship weight and GVWR? I think that the answer is the trailer can hold the difference 4,045? I know all of the tanks should be empty when towing, to save on fuel, or do you fill up with potable water prior to leaving so that you dont have to worry about finding it on the trip and the hassle the next question is my truck should pull this camper with no problems correct, keeping in mind that I monitor my gages? This is the model that I am purchasing. Thank you in advance. Bill
http://www.doddrv.com/searchengine/D...r%20Toyhauler#
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You're pretty well correct but you want most of your weight in the front of the trailer so the weight is on the hitch . I'm assuming the water tank is in the front . If you run with the tanks empty and too much stowed toward the rear of the trailer it will cause it to sway . Keep in mind you have to consider weight of passengers , fuel , and supplies in your truck when figuring your gcwr .
Pick up a copy of RV Trader to check sale prices on similar models . Buying a travel trailer is like buying a car . You should never pay full MSRP .
Pick up a copy of RV Trader to check sale prices on similar models . Buying a travel trailer is like buying a car . You should never pay full MSRP .
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Biggest thing about toyhaulers is if you have no toys in the back to balance the weight they tow tongue heavy and can ride rough. The dry weight is also what the base model weighs, option like a generator will take away from the capacity.
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just a tip. If you have kids/wife with you on the trip. Put about a 1/3-1/2 tank of water, so they can use the pot. No stopping at a crummy gas station to pop a squat.
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I always fill up with water(not a 110gal tank like some toyhaulers have though) so I can use the bathroom, wash dishes, etc while on the road. If you want to get technical you need to weigh the trailer and subract that from the GVWR to get your actual load capacity. The biggest thing to watch for is overloading the trailer tires, some trailers are shipped with tires that dont have enough capacity to safely carry the full GVWR of the trailer.
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RPM Tolerance?
I have tons of questions thanks for all of the replies to date. First dumb question, and I have read all of the threads, my comprehension is a little low. I know that I am limited in towing by EGT, Transmission temp, and RPM. EGT's 12/1300, Tran 200 and RPM 26/2800? I drove with O/D off at 2300 for a short distance and I thought I was going to destroy the engine. Tow/Haul will defintely be used. 1600 trough 2k RPM is the power range from what I have digested. So the question is how much for how long above 2k RPM, I know watch the gages correct. I do plan on putting magtec transmission pan, and magtec rear diff on before I tow 8-11k 28' travel trailer. My main route will be fo Norfolk Va to Morgantow WV. There are some petty good grades Thank you in advance.
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You won't notice a couple of hundred lbs of water in your fuel milage. And it is nice to have water on the road. As someone posted, just be sure you load in the trailer does not put it over what the tires and axles are rated to carry.
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Towing at low rpms is a good way to get the EGTs high. If you're running down a flat highway,running at 1600+ is ok. If you try pulling through hills at 1600,you'll likely find the EGTs getting too high.
Keeping some airflow through the exhaust/turbo will help keep the EGTs down.
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I have tons of questions thanks for all of the replies to date. First dumb question, and I have read all of the threads, my comprehension is a little low. I know that I am limited in towing by EGT, Transmission temp, and RPM. EGT's 12/1300, Tran 200 and RPM 26/2800? I drove with O/D off at 2300 for a short distance and I thought I was going to destroy the engine. Tow/Haul will defintely be used. 1600 trough 2k RPM is the power range from what I have digested. So the question is how much for how long above 2k RPM, I know watch the gages correct. I do plan on putting magtec transmission pan, and magtec rear diff on before I tow 8-11k 28' travel trailer. My main route will be fo Norfolk Va to Morgantow WV. There are some petty good grades Thank you in advance.
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WOW, I guess that I have nothing to worry about then just watch the gages and dont let the wife drive. Well I could but for sure I would be stuck on a hill some where, wth either a blown up engine or a fat lip tellng her how to drive I tried tell her that is why 18wheelers creep up hills because of engine limitations she says we need another truck then. I told her it wont matter. She has the fuel and go mentality