GMcKenzie,
The 8,576 lbs you stated for the scaled trailer weight -- was that loaded & ready for travel? Any fluids in the fresh/gray/black holding tanks?
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Originally Posted by GMcKenzie
How much of an issue is this?
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Ummm... at least 376 lbs??
All kidding aside though...
Your trailer is a 1/2 ton (west coast) model, and only designed/constructed to carry a maximum of "1438" lbs, as per the manufacturer. Lighter construction (& lower capacities) is very common & necessary on the light weight lines/brands. You already have 376 lbs too much *stuff* (weight), in the trailer, and by the time you add yourself/family members [clothes, food?], it will be "even more" over & above that Carrying Capacity limit.
Here's a common definition for RV Cargo/Carrying Capacity: The maximum permissible weight that can be carried by the unit. This includes all passengers, any/all cargo, personal items, food, LP gas, tools, fluids, factory installed options and dealer installed accessories.
Will overloading the trailer on a regular basis cause problems...? Granted I'm not an engineer, but I'd think over time it would - the manufacturer sets that cargo limit for a reason. Given what we already know about axle/tire ratings (& etc) on trailers & 5th wheels, I highly doubt that RV manufacturers build-in a fudge factor for the cargo weight allowance.
Your truck weights are not the issue... your cargo weight probably is. Just some food for thought, and my 2 cents, of course.
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot