Adding weight capacity to a TV
As discussed in a prior thread, our TV (Ford F150) is near the edge or a bit over it in terms of payload due to the tongue weight of our TT. There are no power issues and the towing is fine. Is the...
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I don't think I would ever bother to mess with suspension of a TV.
My mechanical philosophy is that if you are loading it down beyond what feels stable (or know you are over the MFR ratings), then you are also working the drive components harder than the MFR really intended.....just 'cause you put stiffer springs on top of a 1/2 ton axle to tow a heavier trailer does not mean the 1/2 rated bearings / gears will last in that kind of service.
My mechanical philosophy is that if you are loading it down beyond what feels stable (or know you are over the MFR ratings), then you are also working the drive components harder than the MFR really intended.....just 'cause you put stiffer springs on top of a 1/2 ton axle to tow a heavier trailer does not mean the 1/2 rated bearings / gears will last in that kind of service.
