scbwr wrote:
I'm adding a lightweight cargo carrier to the rear of my travel trailer by having a receiver welded on to the frame. So, the carrier will weigh 28 lbs. (unloaded) and I wouldn't carry more than 200 lbs. of cargo on it. Is there a mathematical formula that can be used to determine how this will reduce the tongue weight? My trailer, fully loaded for travel is 6500 lbs. Will adding 230 lbs. in back of the bumper reduce the tongue weight to cause a problem or require tweaking the WD hitch? Thanks for any help you can provide!!
This thread got real ridiculous...real fast.
A tongue weight scale runs around $130. It will answer the question, with absolute accuracy, and no estimations.
I have a lighter TT, running 4300-4500 depending on what we load. I added a hitch to the bumper and an aluminum rack with a very large plastic storage container bolted to it. I pack it with bottles, chainsaws, generator...you name it. 150 for sure-200lbs tops. My tongue weight, via actual tongue weight scale, changed very little. Unfortunately, I dont remember the exact number, but it was very low.
The bigger concern is balance. Smaller trailers like mine can get upset and begin to sway if there is too much hanging off the rear of the trailer. I came no where close IMO, as I could not sense any difference while towing.
