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myredracer
Jul 18, 2013Explorer II
I'd be very cautious about the additional weight. The first thing I would do is go to a scale and weigh your camper and compare that to the GVWR to see if you would be overloaded. That's 374 lbs of extra weight. I would also be very careful about the strength of the floor and what the frame has for supports under the floor. It would also affect your tongue weight which in some cases could be an issue.
Personally, I would not entertain the idea at all. Many trailers have a problem with carrying just one tank full of water as it is. Some have ended up with serious frame problems from carrying too much water even though you would think trailers are built substantially enough to handle the weight, but they're not. In our case, if we traveled with just a full load of fresh water, we'd be overloaded.
Personally, I would not entertain the idea at all. Many trailers have a problem with carrying just one tank full of water as it is. Some have ended up with serious frame problems from carrying too much water even though you would think trailers are built substantially enough to handle the weight, but they're not. In our case, if we traveled with just a full load of fresh water, we'd be overloaded.
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