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Ralph_Cramden
Aug 16, 2017Explorer II
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Trailer GVWR includes both axle ratings PLUS TONGUE weight
Tongue weight should be 10% - 15% of trailers total weight.
Bet you will reach trailers GVWR before you reach axles weight ratings.
11,250 X 12% ==== 1350#
11,250 - 1350 === 9900#
5200 x 2 === 10,400#
Have you checked tire load ratings?
What he said.
What is the dry weight of that monster out of curiosity? The specs at Jayco.com are vague other than calling its length as 39'-3". That's a lot of bumper pull trailer and Jayco even calls it "Destination Ready", for good reason.
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