Expedition Towing Camper
I posted this question in the Tow Vehicle forum as well, but after looking through this forum thought this might be the more appropriate place. I am considering a new travel trailer. It is 31 feet ...
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BarneyS wrote:
That would be true if the front and back storage places were exactly the same distance from the fulcrum, which is usually midway between the two axles. That is not the case in most travel trailers or 5th wheels.
In your example, I would guess that the weight put in the front compartment would not be completely offset but only partially. In fact, 10lbs would probably have no measurable effect at all.
Think of a teeter totter. The point where the board rests on the support is the fulcrum which would correspond to the mid point between the trailer axles. The places where kids (or adults! :W) sit would correspond to the two storage compartments.
Barney
Very, very helpful. Although I did not articulate my question perfectly, your answer tells me I am directionally correct. If I add 100 lbs to the very front and 100 lbs to the very back, the tongue weight would probably increase, but not by the full 100.
We found a trailer with a GVWR of 7400 and a dry tongue weight of 572 lbs and are headed out to look at it. I think I can tow that one based on the advice I have gotten here. Thanks all.
