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RedJeep
Explorer
Jan 26, 2015

How much weight can I put on bumper of 36' gas Class A?

Hello. I am in the process of purchasing a 2008 Georgetown DS350 gas Class A at almost 36 feet. I would like to put a motorcycle on the rear bumper but I don't want to unbalance the RV. The RV is s...
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Effy
Explorer II
Jan 26, 2015
Ivylog wrote:
Actually putting 500 lbs on the front may be your best option. Until you load it up and go weight your rig ready to travel you will just be guessing. The short nose to front axle is better than behind the rear bumper to the rear axle for weight transfer.
What is the model designation?


I think the question is more about the 500# hitch capacity - aside from whether it will offset the front, the hitch itself could fail.

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