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paintscando
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May 13, 2013

Towing Shouldn't Be This Difficult - Help Needed

Hello - We took the maiden voyage with our new rig over the weekend. Camping was great. The trip there and back left a lot to be desired. Here's our story - All along I have been a lot more c...
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fla-gypsy
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May 14, 2013
Ron Gratz wrote:
fla-gypsy wrote:
---Just a quick look at your weights shows 500 lbs removed from the front wheels. That sounds like a lot and could certainly exagerate the issue.---
I think you looked a little too quickly --

the load removed from the front axle was 4200-3940 = 260#

Perhaps you used the Front-GAWR value of 4400# (from the door sticker) instead of the unhitched load of 4200#?

Ron


I stand corrected. I agree with others that the "D" tires are not ideal and could make a lot of difference

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