Relocate batteries to reduce tongue weight
I would like to reduce the tongue weight of our 2009 WW FB2100. There are currently 2 6v batteries mounted on a rack on the tongue. There is enough depth at the rear to mount them under the bed of the...
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I agree with your calculations. IMO, there's good chance you'll reduce your tongue weight at least 100 lbs. Removing the batteries from the immediate tongue area decreases tongue weight 100 lbs. Plus, there's an additional reduction by having 100 lbs. of counterweight behind the TT's axles. Depending on the amount of work involved it may be worth the effort. IMO, battery access and ventilation are the key points.
For those that worry about sway, numbers speak loudly. Reducing excessive tongue weight by transferring more weight on top of or behind the TT’s axles is absolutely a win-win situation (assuming the TT's GAWR is not exceeded).
Curious, what is the current length and gauge of cable from your converter to your batteries? Will the length increase or decrease by moving the batteries? FWIW, cable size (gauge) is typically undersized (restrictive) on most OEM installations. If you’re going to rerun the cable I would consider using a larger gauge cable. This could reduce electrical losses and decrease charge times.
For those that worry about sway, numbers speak loudly. Reducing excessive tongue weight by transferring more weight on top of or behind the TT’s axles is absolutely a win-win situation (assuming the TT's GAWR is not exceeded).
Curious, what is the current length and gauge of cable from your converter to your batteries? Will the length increase or decrease by moving the batteries? FWIW, cable size (gauge) is typically undersized (restrictive) on most OEM installations. If you’re going to rerun the cable I would consider using a larger gauge cable. This could reduce electrical losses and decrease charge times.
