Alexander Rogge
I wonder how may people know the difference between curb and gross weight, and how to properly calculate the actual weight. My folks are planning on buying a camper to pull behind their Grand Caravan, but unfortunately my Dad doesn't know the first thing about towing. Among other things I had to explain to him that the gross weight is the weight when it's fully loaded four times before he got it, and even if the gross weight is above the allowed trailer weight for their minivan it's still okay as long as it's not loaded more than the difference between the camper's curb weight and their minivan's trailer weight.
The trailer weight for my BMW is 3740 lbs., while theirs is 3520. So my goal is to find a camper with a curb weight that's below 3520 and a gross weight that's as close to 3740 as possible. Since when I borrow it, which I intend to do, I want to be able to bring my motorcycle, preferable inside the camper, and I want lots of space. I did find one I liked, twin axle and 27 feet long with a gross weight of just under two tons, but so far my Dad thinks it's too big for them...
Ulf
