Thanks for the replies and the tips.
I am looking at heavy weights... maybe approaching 5000lbs loaded.
Considering the nearly 15' wheelbase, even if the camper COG falls a foot behind the rear axle, it shouldn't unload more than 3-400lbs from the front axle. Glad to hear someone else has successfully run this way. I guess a weight distributing trailer hitch will be mandatory for any heavy trailer towing, though.
Now that you mention it, that foot or so of dead space up front may actually work to my advantage. If I build a big storage box up there for the camper to rest against, I can stow the really heavy stuff (coolers, firewood, tools, aux batteries, maybe even a 20gal fuel cell and a 20-30gal water tank) up there to help with weight distribution a little.
