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05-14-2019, 02:47 PM #1
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Trailer GVWR
I've tried a few different travel trailers before I decide to purchase one for my family.
I tried Imagine 2400BH which was nice, I had no issue towing it. However, I felt its 29ft length was a bit too much for me.
So, I decided to go with Imagine XLS 21BHE which is 25ft long. It's still long, but much more manageable than 29ft trailer.
By the way, I was looking at 21BHE spec sheet and there is one thing I couldn't understand.
So, I hope I can get some helps from you guys.
Imagine 21BHE
UVW 4497lbs
GVWR 5895lbs
Fresh tank 43gal
Grey tank 39gal
Black tank 37gal
2x Batteries 126lbs
2x Gas tanks 70lbs
Propride WD hitch 200lbs
GVWR 5895 - UVW 4497 = 1398lbs (carrying capacity)
1398lbs - fresh/grey/black tanks 992lbs - batteries/gas tanks/wd hitch 396lbs = 10lbs
Does this mean I have only 10lbs carrying capacity left for my personal items?
I'm just worried that I'd overload stuffs which is not legally allowed.
Your helps will be appreciated in advance!
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05-14-2019, 02:55 PM #2
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You got it right except calculating your water weight (fresh, grey, black). You would only count the water in the fresh water tank since that's where the water (and other matter) would come from to fill your grey and black tanks. You're technically just moving water from the fresh to grey/black by doing dishes, showering, flushing toilet etc. IMHO, it's rare to fill the fresh water tank completely unless you'll be boon-docking for an extended period of time.
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05-14-2019, 03:01 PM #3
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Thanks for the explanations.
So, I will likely have about 50 Gals (400 Lbs) for my personal items.
That's not too bad, but it feels like I'm pushing to the limit..
I don't know how GD calculated the GVWR (maybe they just wanted it to look very light weight??), but I hope they could just increase the number (I guess it should be more capable than 5900lbs with two axles)
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05-14-2019, 03:01 PM #4
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The gray/black/fresh load of 992 lbs only matters if you fill those tanks. Put 5 gal in the black and 2.5 gal in the gray and fresh. That brings the 992 down to 80 lbs, and your available weight capacity up to almost 1000 lbs.
Congrats on your purchase, and kudos for thinking about weights before you signed the contract.
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05-14-2019, 03:08 PM #5
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Thanks for your insight.
I went a camping trip with 2400BH last weekend and I forgot to turn the water valve to city water, ended up with full fresh water tank. All black tank and grey tanks were three quarters full. I was worried about that kind of situation although it can be rare chance. I even had to tell my family not to use the bathroom and kitchen..because I didn’t want to run to the dump station..it is such a hassle.. I hope the trailer won’t fall apart in such cases.Last edited by tomilee; 05-14-2019 at 03:11 PM. Reason: Added a comment
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05-14-2019, 03:57 PM #6
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I would not assume GDRV just wanted the trailer to look light weight. Their choice of axles, tires, and suspension would be based on the GVWR of 5895 lbs. and should never be exceeded. If you have enough truck you could always haul more in the truck and less in the trailer to supplement. Also as stated, you only need to count the fresh water (If you choose a full tank when traveling) since this is transferred to the other tanks.
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05-14-2019, 04:49 PM #7
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Yes, you may be right. I tried to look for more detailed information such as tires, axles, and suspension, but I couldn't find any details unfortunately.
I assumed the 2400BH (GVWR 7495) and 21BHE (GVWR 5895) would share the same tires, axles, and suspension. However, chassis and other components also have something to do with GVWR. So, it was difficult for me to tell what would make the difference.
I actually submitted an inquiry to GDRV so hopefully, I will hear official answers from them soon.
Thanks for the tip, I actually forgot that I could carry more in my TV haha.
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05-14-2019, 04:54 PM #8
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By the way, here is a reason why I assumed 2400BH and 21BHE would share some of the same specs.
Looking at other RV manufacturers, they put in the same GVWR for multiple models when they share the same parts.
For instance, Winnebago Mini has the same GVWR for the models from 22 ft to 26 ft. Only carrying capacity changes depending on their UVW.
https://winnebagoind.com/products/tr...nie/floorplans
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05-14-2019, 05:03 PM #9
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One item I missed was the pro-ride hitch which will count towards the weight of the tow vehicle and not the weight of the trailer. I just gave you another 200lbs back!
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05-14-2019, 05:12 PM #10
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