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laknox
May 19, 2017Nomad
paul_arc wrote:
Hello all, I am looking to change my camping set up and go with a 5th wheel camper which will double tow my flat bed trailer. I am looking for which manufactures and companies have strong frames that could handle a trailer behind it. The trailer is approx 6k lbs loaded, so not too much weight. Tongue weight is pretty minimal.
I am just not too sure what decent manufactures to start doing research on.
I would say frame strength is priority #1.
#2 would be the quality of the trailer its self.
Thanks
Depending on what you get, you'd likely need to reinforce the FW frame all the way to in front of the front axle, to support a 600-800 lb tongue weight. A very few mfrs =might= consider beefing up a frame to handle this kind of weight, but they're very few and far between. Hell, give Space Craft a call and see what a full-on custom would cost. :-)
Lyle
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