Forest River Wolf Pup 16FQ?
My short list of TT includes a Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16 FQ. I'm well aware that this is an entry level trailer, but it should suit my needs, tow vehicle, and budget. I like the floor plan, ...
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~DJ~ wrote:I think this is exactly right. Given the specs, if you subtract the listed tongue weight from the GVWR, it is exactly 3500 lb.coolmom42 wrote:
I know about the possibilities of shoddy workmanship. I intend to do an extremely thorough PDI and not sign anything until all the issues I find are resolved.
I'm mainly concerned about the Lippert axle issues. Little things I can fix or deal with, but the axle is a big thing.
How can I tell what the weight rating of an axle is?
Your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is just under 4000# so I would imagine you will have a 3500# or bit less axle. It should be listed on a sticker on the side of the TT towards the front. Yes, most manufacturers won't put axles on to equal the GRWR as they are counting on 10% of the weight on the hitch.
So.... where does the tongue weight go when you are not hitched up? It's sitting on the axle, of course!
IMHO that is ridiculous, and just a disaster waiting to happen.
This may push me back to looking harder at Jaycos. I don't know who makes their axles, but their frames are good. My closest dealer also has a very good reputation. A little more money up front but likely not in the long run.
