Tongue Wt and Wt Distribution Question
We are new to RVing and I've got a question about my tongue wt and weight distribution. We currently own a Grand Design Transcend 26RLS travel trailer, the sticker on the trailer says that the GVW...
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Looks to me like you are good to go. As you can see from my signature, I towed a slightly heavier trailer with a tongue weight of about 1340lb with the same hitch but with 1400lb bars and about the same truck. You don't have to worry about sway and those 1000lb bars should be about perfect for you.
When you weigh the tongue with the Sherline, it is a good idea to take at least two or three weightings since the scale is very sensitive to "stiction" which will throw off the reading.
If you feel the truck "porpoising" to much you can crank up the bars some more. I used to run with my 1400lb bars cranked up almost to the top. Don't worry about the upward angle of the bars on the Hensley. They operate just fine with the bars in any position.
If you decide to go with the larger bars, you will need to change out the bar inserts in the bottom of the hitch head. No big deal to change (one bolt) but you need to be aware of the cost of both the bars and the insert.
You should have an excellent riding and handling rig with the combo you have. Enjoy! :)
Barney
When you weigh the tongue with the Sherline, it is a good idea to take at least two or three weightings since the scale is very sensitive to "stiction" which will throw off the reading.
If you feel the truck "porpoising" to much you can crank up the bars some more. I used to run with my 1400lb bars cranked up almost to the top. Don't worry about the upward angle of the bars on the Hensley. They operate just fine with the bars in any position.
If you decide to go with the larger bars, you will need to change out the bar inserts in the bottom of the hitch head. No big deal to change (one bolt) but you need to be aware of the cost of both the bars and the insert.
You should have an excellent riding and handling rig with the combo you have. Enjoy! :)
Barney
