Post by rvtravels on Mar 26, 2021 8:31:37 GMT -5
Not being a numbers guy, I am a bit confused here with the cargo capacity I can carry in my trailer. I know at the end of the day, if Ingontona CAT scale the trailer must not be more than the GVWR shown on the sticker. My nearest scale though is 3 hours drive away. I have measured the tongue weight of the trailer with a scale I bought.
Here is my question and the specs, see also Dezters quote below re weight on the axle.
All in pounds
Trailer axle sticker is 3500
Tires each rated to 2020 pounds equals 4040 combined
GVWR of trailer is 3500, per sticker
Dry weight per KZ specs 2800 (Rounded)
Dry Hitch 350, per KZ specs (rounded)
Tongue weight loaded is 500, per my tongue weigh scale
What is my cargo capacity?
Would I take:
A...2800 dry, less 350 dry tongue equals 2450 add cargo of 1000 to get to 3450 gvw
Or
B...2800 dry, add 1000 cargo equals 3800, less loaded tongue weight of 500 giving 3300 gvw
Or is there another way of doing the calculation, so when after I am loaded and head out on my trip and pass a weight scale, there is not a shock when I get the weight numbers.
Dexter says "subtract tongue weight from GVWR to determine Axle rating"
Quote:
"The axle capacity is usually determined by subtracting the hitch load from the Gross Vehicle Weight. The remainder will be the load to be carried by the axle(s). When making this calculation, be sure to consider the final load distribution. If the weight is shifted off-center laterally, the load imposed on the wheel(s) on the side closest to the load center will be greater. The load on the heavier side must not exceed one half the rated capacity of the axle(s)."
Source: Page 10 Dexter Applications Manual, downloaded today. November 15, 2018.
Here is my question and the specs, see also Dezters quote below re weight on the axle.
All in pounds
Trailer axle sticker is 3500
Tires each rated to 2020 pounds equals 4040 combined
GVWR of trailer is 3500, per sticker
Dry weight per KZ specs 2800 (Rounded)
Dry Hitch 350, per KZ specs (rounded)
Tongue weight loaded is 500, per my tongue weigh scale
What is my cargo capacity?
Would I take:
A...2800 dry, less 350 dry tongue equals 2450 add cargo of 1000 to get to 3450 gvw
Or
B...2800 dry, add 1000 cargo equals 3800, less loaded tongue weight of 500 giving 3300 gvw
Or is there another way of doing the calculation, so when after I am loaded and head out on my trip and pass a weight scale, there is not a shock when I get the weight numbers.
Dexter says "subtract tongue weight from GVWR to determine Axle rating"
Quote:
"The axle capacity is usually determined by subtracting the hitch load from the Gross Vehicle Weight. The remainder will be the load to be carried by the axle(s). When making this calculation, be sure to consider the final load distribution. If the weight is shifted off-center laterally, the load imposed on the wheel(s) on the side closest to the load center will be greater. The load on the heavier side must not exceed one half the rated capacity of the axle(s)."
Source: Page 10 Dexter Applications Manual, downloaded today. November 15, 2018.
