Front cargo carrier on a C
I'm considering mounting a cargo carrier on the front of my class C to move some of the weight from the back to the front. I have checked the front axle weight and I'm about 500 lbs under as opposed t...
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PartyOf Five wrote:
Thought about this as well, but by the time we were ready, we'd traveled a thousand miles being about 2000 overweight on the rear axle. We shifted weight to bring the rear down to 800 lbs, but didn't notice any change in driveability. We reduced the "emergency" gear and "must-have kids toys" and haven't had a problem since. But then we've not trekked into the wild as far either.
I put my rig on a "diet" I went through each compartment and thought about what I was carrying. I had 4 pairs of scissors in a 30' rig.
I moved heavier items mid coach and tools to the front compartment. I took the advice of what was posted once that most of what we may
need is available at the next off ramp. Because we travel to desolate desert areas there are certain items that are a must have in case we
need to limp back to civilization.
