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rvtrailerpuller
Jul 26, 2013Explorer
Someone mentioned that with a maximum hitch weight of 200lbs, this would be more of a determining factor than the 2,700 lb tow rating.
I'm sure boaters do this more than RV people, but how about a longer tongue on a trailer to effectively reduce the tongue weight? Some boat trailers are modified with swing away tongues which increase the tongue length. This effectively decreases the weight on the hitch of the tow vehicle. Just a thought.
Keep in mind, my main tow vehicle is my diesel truck. This Outback idea is more as a second choice tow vehicle for a small A-frame trailer (yet to be purchased). My primary tow vehicle will always be my truck.
I'm sure boaters do this more than RV people, but how about a longer tongue on a trailer to effectively reduce the tongue weight? Some boat trailers are modified with swing away tongues which increase the tongue length. This effectively decreases the weight on the hitch of the tow vehicle. Just a thought.
Keep in mind, my main tow vehicle is my diesel truck. This Outback idea is more as a second choice tow vehicle for a small A-frame trailer (yet to be purchased). My primary tow vehicle will always be my truck.
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