You forgot that the hitch weight that was on the truck when on the scale is really part of the certified empty weight that CR stated. Assuming a minimum 10% hitch weight, total trailer weight would be around 8500 lbs. So, you have added maybe 700 lbs of gear, water, propane, battery, etc.
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