2025 Imagine 2800bh cargo carrying capacity low?

[jkschnoo]

I really don’t want to talk myself out of this. Just want to make sure I’m getting a trailer that’s at least close to other brands in capacity. I’ve heard good things about GD trailers, and know there isn’t going to be a perfect one that has everything

 

[Riverbug]

None of these trailers are built to carry any water or waste imo.

The rv industry builds trailers for weekend warriors

I agree with that statement! I feel they should build these to account for water because even a weekend warrior most likely wants at least partial tanks for use on the road. But that would increase the cost and people that don't understand yet would just look at price without realizing what they are really getting. I'd love for someone to offer my current 7,000# GVWR trailer specs on an 8,000# frame/axle/suspension set up. That extra 1,000# CCC would allow me to carry water without worrying about it.

 

[Ono Bono]

Weekender? Boonbocker? Full Timer?
We are weekenders and carry just enough water for toilet breaks (Maybe 10 gal or so)
If boondocking then carrying water on board is a must unless you are able to fill up closer to your destination.( I agree with NB Canada that toting loads of water is not the best scenario) Plus, additional batteries? Maybe?
Full timing would mean more supplies, clothes etc…
I still say 1,000 lbs. of cargo to be stored in the TT is a LOT of stuff. JMHO

 

[jkschnoo]

Weekender? Boonbocker? Full Timer?
We are weekenders and carry just enough water for toilet breaks (Maybe 10 gal or so)
If boondocking then carrying water on board is a must unless you are able to fill up closer to your destination.( I agree with NB Canada that toting loads of water is not the best scenario) Plus, additional batteries? Maybe?
Full timing would mean more supplies, clothes etc…
I still say 1,000 lbs. of cargo to be stored in the TT is a LOT of stuff. JMHO

I would say most of our trips will be 3-4 nights. Maybe a week once in a while. Likely a range of campsites from full services to some dispersed sites with nothing.

 

[huntr70]

But you are buying a 2025

I can’t look up what GD listed a 2024 to have for a uvw
Perhaps @huntr70 has a 2025 on his lot and can tell what it says
I have just never seen brochure weights to be accurate

I just looked at a new 2800BH that came in yesterday.

GVWR- 8495
UVW- 6956

This is equipped with booth dinette, tri-fold sofa, and single a/c unit.

 

[NB Canada]

I just looked at a new 2800BH that came in yesterday.

GVWR- 8495
UVW- 6956

This is equipped with booth dinette, tri-fold sofa, and single a/c unit.

Interesting

40 lbs lighter than the brochure. Hmmm

 

[huntr70]

Interesting

40 lbs lighter than the brochure. Hmmm

Well, the published weights are just an average of say, 250 units. If most were built with different equipment, like 2nd a/c or maybe theater seats, they could average higher.

The true, measured weights are always on 2 documents in the manual packets...

 

[Chipworkz]

Don't get overly worried about this and talk yourself out of the 2800BH. It is pretty normal to have this amount of CCC on this size trailer from what I have seen. I haven't weighed mine yet but I am not worried at all about being over weight when loaded up for a camping trip. A Toy Hauler, which I had before this, is another story as you are loading really heavy items most likely which also has a higher CCC rating due to that. Like others have said, it is a good idea to load it up like you will normally use it and have it weighed just so you have a reference on where you are at. You do want to make sure that the weight is pretty balanced between both axles and adjust things as needed if not.

 

[jkschnoo]

I just looked at a new 2800BH that came in yesterday.

GVWR- 8495
UVW- 6956

This is equipped with booth dinette, tri-fold sofa, and single a/c unit.

Thank you for looking at that and posting! That’s pretty close to the 2024 I looked at. The one I ordered has the theater seats instead of the tri fold. Only 1 AC as well

 

[jkschnoo]

Don't get overly worried about this and talk yourself out of the 2800BH. It is pretty normal to have this amount of CCC on this size trailer from what I have seen. I haven't weighed mine yet but I am not worried at all about being over weight when loaded up for a camping trip. A Toy Hauler, which I had before this, is another story as you are loading really heavy items most likely which also has a higher CCC rating due to that. Like others have said, it is a good idea to load it up like you will normally use it and have it weighed just so you have a reference on where you are at. You do want to make sure that the weight is pretty balanced between both axles and adjust things as needed if not.

Thanks! That does make me feel better. I’m not trying to take a ridiculous amount of stuff with me, just don’t want to be severely limited.

 

[RV2600RB]

I would say most of our trips will be 3-4 nights. Maybe a week once in a while. Likely a range of campsites from full services to some dispersed sites with nothing.

I would think you should be fine for the amount of time you plan to spend camping.
Rich