hitch extension and weight distribution
Arctic fox 990 on my 15 Ram dually.
Towing a 7x14 box trailer with motorcycle inside.
using a Curt 34" extension that slides into my 2.5" receiver and takes a 2" receiver.
weight on scales shows my 990 loaded for a week, with trailer attached is sill under my GVWR of 14K lbs.
Trailer weight is 3080 lbs with bike, beach gear, cooler inside (but GVWR is 7000 lbs)
trailer tong weight is 350-400 lbs
in non weight distribution this extension is rated 4500 lbs 450 tong.
on weight distribution this extension is rated at 6000 lbs, 600 tong.
it did just survive 700 mile RT.
I don't need weight distribution for truck, but I think I need to run it to raise my hitch extension capacity? My box trailer has a water tank in front that holds 30 gallons. I know that will push my tong weight up above 400
I have a 30 year old weight distribution setup with 1000 lb bars (hitch head must weight 100 lbs). or should I just start new with a system rated at 500 lbs tong weight (not very expensive).
also if I was to flat tow something with a blue ox tow bar, is it OK to use an extension like this
Towing a 7x14 box trailer with motorcycle inside.
using a Curt 34" extension that slides into my 2.5" receiver and takes a 2" receiver.
weight on scales shows my 990 loaded for a week, with trailer attached is sill under my GVWR of 14K lbs.
Trailer weight is 3080 lbs with bike, beach gear, cooler inside (but GVWR is 7000 lbs)
trailer tong weight is 350-400 lbs
in non weight distribution this extension is rated 4500 lbs 450 tong.
on weight distribution this extension is rated at 6000 lbs, 600 tong.
it did just survive 700 mile RT.
I don't need weight distribution for truck, but I think I need to run it to raise my hitch extension capacity? My box trailer has a water tank in front that holds 30 gallons. I know that will push my tong weight up above 400
I have a 30 year old weight distribution setup with 1000 lb bars (hitch head must weight 100 lbs). or should I just start new with a system rated at 500 lbs tong weight (not very expensive).
also if I was to flat tow something with a blue ox tow bar, is it OK to use an extension like this
