Just for info:
The Class V Tow-Beast hitch is rated for 1,200lbs. tongue weight without load carrying bars, with a max gross trailer weight of 12,000lbs.
With class V distribution bars, the hitch can hold a maximum of 1,700 lbs. with a max gross trailer weight of 14,000 lbs.
That means a maximum of 13% tongue weight at 13,000 gross on my FS3000 with the bars.
My trailer dry weight was understated by about 1,000 lbs. This information and new weight was sent to me by WW.
WW sold me an entirely different trailer than they advertised. My FS 3000 lacks sufficient strength to support its load even if I don't exceed max gross weight. It carries 1,000 lbs. less cargo than it is supposed to because it weighs 1,000 lbs. more dry than stated. Each axle is also rated for 4,333 lbs. according to the weight tag on my trailer, which makes them 1 lb. short of what the max gross of my trailer is.
How would you like that if it was an airplane?
I'm going to check with the class action suit guys to get the latest, but I don't think I can get anywhere close to what I deserve, and the resale on my trailer is shot. I haven't joined the suit yet.
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