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Boomerweps
Jun 16, 2020Explorer
Turtle n Peeps wrote:Andrewmart wrote:
Took my TV and TT to the scales and have some results.
TV - 2017 Expedition w/ HD Tow package
TT - 3101 BHSE (dry weight of 6100, hitch weight of 890)
Using ProPride 1400# hitch. Using 2 washers on the hitch pin.
Vehicle weights:
TV only
Steer Axle: 2840
Rear Axle: 3220
TT: 6840
TV and TT (no WDH)
Steer Axle: 2100
Rear Axle: 5260
TT Axle: 5540
Total: 12900
Hu? How could you add over 2K in the rear axle? We need correct numbers to give you a correct answer. Are the numbers correct?
Yup. If you add the loss off the steer axle to the loss of the trailer weight when hitched. That is 740# off the steer and 1300# off the trailer axle(s). That's 1300# tongue weight.
Tow with any tanks forward of the TT axle empty as possible. Consider carrying liquid in tanks behind the axle. Shift whatever trailer weight you can behind or on the axles.
Also not quoted above, but you need to put more tension on your WDH to push more weight to the steer and trailer axles.
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