Do I need a weight distribution hitch?
Hey everyone. First post here. My wife and I are considering getting off the ground and trading the old tent in for a hybrid travel trailer. We are looking at the 23' Rockwood Roo. My tow vehicle is a...
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Most who resort to derogatory's just don't like what is said and try to reduce
the value of that advice via the derogatory "Weight Police"...
Well...there is no policing on these freebie forums...other than policing bad
words, disrespect of others, etc...
I'll take that moniker, Weight Police, as it make no matter what the advice it,
it is up to the OP or lurker to make their own risk management decision (AKA gambling)
As all the print outs in the world from advisors saying 'you are good for it', etc
will be worth squat...as the only person responsible for the TV/trailer/etc is
the driver
So, to the OP, decide if you believe in the OEM ratings or not.
If not, then do whatever, but know that you have removed the liabilities (warranty
if there is any left) and pure liability off the OEM's back and assumed them
yourself
If yes, then find/learn what those ratings are and follow them
PS...Barney is correct. 'Restore' the front axle weight...means WD'ing
weight from the rear axle to the front axle...
the value of that advice via the derogatory "Weight Police"...
Well...there is no policing on these freebie forums...other than policing bad
words, disrespect of others, etc...
I'll take that moniker, Weight Police, as it make no matter what the advice it,
it is up to the OP or lurker to make their own risk management decision (AKA gambling)
As all the print outs in the world from advisors saying 'you are good for it', etc
will be worth squat...as the only person responsible for the TV/trailer/etc is
the driver
So, to the OP, decide if you believe in the OEM ratings or not.
If not, then do whatever, but know that you have removed the liabilities (warranty
if there is any left) and pure liability off the OEM's back and assumed them
yourself
If yes, then find/learn what those ratings are and follow them
PS...Barney is correct. 'Restore' the front axle weight...means WD'ing
weight from the rear axle to the front axle...
