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Originally Posted by kfcflores
I have gotten conflicting spec reports on how much the actual trailer weighs, see anywhere from 5400-5700 dry with 7200 max
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The difference in *dry weight* specs is likely due to the following:
1) The actual manufacture date -- for example: a 2006 model built in Nov 2005 might be slightly lighter/heavier
(dry weight) than the same model built in Mar 2006. If any of the building materials or components change, the
actual dry weights listed may vary from the previous/later printed literature.
2) The dry weight (aka: shipping weight or unloaded vehicle weight) as listed by the manufacturer is typically
*an average* weight for each model #, as built with 'only' standard features. If more standard features are added,
the next printed brochure will be different... as with #1 above.
Also keep in mind that the listed dry weight DOES NOT include the weight of any factory/dealer installed options.
The trailer you buy may not be an exact match to standard model in the brochure.
Example: Trailer X weighs 5000 lbs (shipping/dry weight, as listed). Trailer X is ordered with several factory
options, and those options total 250 lbs. When delivered to the dealer, the correct dry/empty weight will now be
5,250 lbs. The dry/empty tongue or hitch weight may also vary slightly due to the added options.
All that said - don't depend too heavily on any manufacturer's literature... generally speaking, their listed weights
are fairly close to correct, but (obviously) cannot be written in stone due to build variations, etc, etc.
Here's another thread about a 2006 Outback 27RSDS
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2265
Hope this helps! Terri, the Chevy co-pilot