Slownsy, it was nice to see you apologized to W5CI. He understood the principle to what was being said. I know he doesn't have sliding axles, just as many other trailers don't. This doesn't mean you can't adjust the axle weight by moving the load. Your fifth wheel in the truck adjusts forward and back so you can adjust weight on the steering axle or the rear axle. Same principle with the trailer, move weight from in front of the axles to behind the axles will lighten the weight on the hitch, therefore lightening the GVW of the truck which was what he wanted to know. Similar to hauling a car on a tandem trailer, too much weight on the hitch, back up to the several inches until appropriate weight is achieved. Easiest way to understand is the teeter totter principle. Think about it. As far as weather he looks after his tires, air pressure whatever has nothing to do with his GVW issue. He was just looking to get legal with his wife, dog, himself and personal items in the truck. What I suggested will work and won't cost more than a little effort and scale ticket to get it right.