First time towing with the new van, not fun!
So I got to tow with our new van for the first time today. It was one of my worst experiences towing ever. The engine and transmission seemed to run great, but the steering was miserable. To be...
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For those who have asked, here are my weights that I towed with last summer. I will get this year's weight later in the week.
Van Specs:
GVWR - 9,200 lbs
GAWR Front - 4,410 lbs
GAWR Rear - 6,084 lbs
1) Loaded Van with no Trailer
Front Axle - 3,220 lbs (73% of GAWR)
Rear Axle - 3,920 lbs (64% of GAWR)
Total Van - 7,140 lbs (78% of GVWR)
2) Loaded Van with loaded trailer
Front Axle - 3,380 lbs (77% of GAWR)
Rear Axle - 4,740 lbs (78% of GAWR)
Total Van - 8,120 lbs (88% of GVWR)
Approximate Tongue Weight - 980 lbs
Tongue Weight Percentage - 9.2%
Camper Wheels - 9,640 lbs
Total Camper Weight - 10,620 lbs
Does it still seem like I need to put more weight on the front van axle? More on the tongue?
Van Specs:
GVWR - 9,200 lbs
GAWR Front - 4,410 lbs
GAWR Rear - 6,084 lbs
1) Loaded Van with no Trailer
Front Axle - 3,220 lbs (73% of GAWR)
Rear Axle - 3,920 lbs (64% of GAWR)
Total Van - 7,140 lbs (78% of GVWR)
2) Loaded Van with loaded trailer
Front Axle - 3,380 lbs (77% of GAWR)
Rear Axle - 4,740 lbs (78% of GAWR)
Total Van - 8,120 lbs (88% of GVWR)
Approximate Tongue Weight - 980 lbs
Tongue Weight Percentage - 9.2%
Camper Wheels - 9,640 lbs
Total Camper Weight - 10,620 lbs
Does it still seem like I need to put more weight on the front van axle? More on the tongue?
