Reddog1 wrote:
Kayteg1 wrote:
... Add truck own rear axle weight (around 3000lb ?), so what is the total? ...
I really appreciate your response. No need, that I am aware of, to be coy. Being clear certainly helps for credibility. To answer a question with a question is not very clear to me.
Using the info you provided, what effect does a Weight Distribution hitch have?
I ask these questions because I am interested in factual data as to how extensions and trailers can impact our camping experience.
Wayne
EDIT: My wheelbase is 160 inches. My TC is 4200 pounds. My truck is about 7,200 pounds.
I did measure my wheel base at 13' (just with tape) so sounds like we have similar duallies although mine is over 9000 lb.
With duallies usually you don't have to worry about rear axle load, but since I put my camper with some distance behind the cabin, I am planning to stop at the scales at some point.
Weighting is highly advisable when you plan to tow.
Weight distribution is compensating for cantilever effect, but all comes with limits and putting 700 lb tension springs on long hitch extension sure brings some reliability concerns.
mkirsch got the point, so hopefully more will understand that strong extension is just the beginning of the questions you suppose to have.
