Trying to understand normal tow handling
I traded in my 2014 Starcraft 1220 popup in August for a 2015 Fun Finder 242BDS at the beginning of August 2014. I weighed the trailer on an electronic vehicle scale with a full load and it came in a...
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While we are all here around the fire, can someone confirm the correct weighing procedure?
I assumed that a 3 panel scale would tell me everything I needed to know. I paid particular attention to the axle weight difference on the TV to adjust my hitch. Is that incorrect? Is the goal to distribute the axle load evenly or in proportion to the posted axle capacities? Here is my sticker:
Finally, is the best way to measure tongue weight accurately is to weigh the vehicle hitched and hitched then assume the difference is the true tongue weight?
Thanks.
I assumed that a 3 panel scale would tell me everything I needed to know. I paid particular attention to the axle weight difference on the TV to adjust my hitch. Is that incorrect? Is the goal to distribute the axle load evenly or in proportion to the posted axle capacities? Here is my sticker:
Finally, is the best way to measure tongue weight accurately is to weigh the vehicle hitched and hitched then assume the difference is the true tongue weight?
Thanks.
