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Some of our RV Video Tips are designed to provide basic RV
information for new RVers and some of the future RV Video Tips will cover more
advanced topics. If you have any ideas for future topics you can email me at Mark@rveducation101.com

This RV video tip is: “RV Roof Care “

…with Mark
Q. 1 I recently bought a 1976 Man-O-War travel Trailer, from a friend. I have it ready to go on its maiden voyage, however, I can’t find a weight certification label anywhere on it. I know its supposed to be on the left front, but it does not exist. I have never owned a trailer except for utility and a popup camper. I know Man-O-War had gone out of business. How do I find out the trailers weight so I can see what size truck I need for it. I currently have a 2003 4 cyl Ranger. Also where do I go to get the camper inspected to see if everything coincides with state requirements? I can’t find answers anywhere on or off the net, for this trailer. thanks.

Mark Says:

Man-O-War manufactured trailers in 1982, 1983 and 1984. If you have a 1976 it is probably a Thoroughbred. Thoroughbred manufactured them from 1975 to 1981 and then Man-O-War took over the operations.

Determine what length or model it is and go to this NADA link and click on the length or model and this link and scroll down to Dinghy Guides. Select a year for the vehicles you want to look at and then look at the curb weight of different potential dinghy’s you could tow with your motorhome. If you find a vehicle you are considering purchasing just verify the weight before you buy it and consider any weight you will be adding to it when you tow.

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