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js415
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May 21, 2017

Anybody care to analyze weights and measurements?

In an earlier thread I told about picking up my new trailer, and being shocked about the "harsh" ride. The truck and trailer are very stable, and the "harshness" I feel is mostly from cracks and joi...
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Tyler0215
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May 21, 2017
The extra person, firewood etc. screwed up your weight calculations. However, you lost weight off the front and gained 2200 lbs on the rear. With a tongue weight of 1250 that seems like a lot. Your combined weight 17,840 minus you truck weight 7100 is the trailer weight, 10,740 minus the extra person, wood etc.

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