4 Tongue mods on 178

Hello Techntrek,
I like it that we both can be right. As far as my wife is concerned I am never right--but then again if something goes wrong, it is always her fault.   Our unwritten pact has been working for almost 25 years, so I am not going to mess with it.
Thank you for calling FR for verification.   I have the 178 on hold pending the final inspection, which will include weighing and a tongue weight. FR doesn't weight the tongue at the factory. Interesting tidbit on the RDome, but I can understand their reasoning. It is just good to know the parameters. I will report back on my weight findings next week after the final inspection and hopefully purchase.
Armed with this knowledge, I will feel comfortable on the field of battle.   Why do I say that?   After a life in the marine industry with occasional crossovers into the RV industry and due to my initial buying experience, I do not trust any RV manufacturers. This is not saying they are dishonest, but I do think they are at least sloppy, in their procedures. Seems though, that FR is better than most and by a large amount.
Thanks again for your help.
PODSKI

I called FR and the answer is "it depends".  If certain options are part of the original order from the dealer they will be included in the UVW on the placard.  This can include the A/C, risers and microwave.  But, all of those items can be installed at the dealer post-order and then they won't be in the UVW (by ordering a pod "naked").  The propane tank is installed at FR but w/o propane so only the tank itself is in the UVW.  The battery and propane is done by the dealer.  Other options such as the bike rack and Dome aren't considered to be part of the camper so aren't in the UVW.

Wow! Ouch! big trailer with weight distribution hitch and what kind of TV.

I'm not sure what I got wrong.  Yes the sticker shows you the weight at the factory, but I have always seen agreement that the items I listed are added at the dealer.