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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Steve76eb wrote:
... I imagine it has to do with the Expedition....
Yes, it has everything to do with the Expedition. The kids are all in college and have their own cars. The 2000 Tige wake board boat is pulled by an '89 Itasca Class-C with a dog of a 460 engine. The Itasca has a double bed and tiny bath so camping is not fun. After getting my parent's '06 Corolla the Expedition sits getting about 1k a year on it. It is a great full-size SUV that will carry 8 nicely and came equipped with the heavy duty tow package. The trailer was a great deal, has 2 queen beds in the back and a large bathroom in front. We want to camp local, light and with no toys once a month or so. It is fairly level around here. The trailer specs show a tongue weight just over 800lbs and the Expedition is rated at 880lbs. The 2nd gen Expedition has 30 more Hp (5.4L) and the tow capacity went up 800lbs to 8900lbs, but I wouldn't want to get even close to that. Our trailer shouldn't be much over 6k with our use. After replacing the 4" foam beds with mattresses the tongue weight may not be as close. Maybe in a couple years we'll look at a used truck, but right now everything is paid for.
