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Re: weight distribution Hitch
ehoefler, the tongue weight of the trailer was listed as 788 pounds, I had the dealership install a second battery which they did on the tongue. The hitch is a Husky centerline with 800-1200 pound rating. Dealership installed the hitch when we picked up the camper so it had nothing in it when installed. Now that its loaded I think I need to adjust the brackets for the bars as the rear of the vehicle squats a bit, but I don't know if that is enough to remove the excess weight from the rear axle.326Views0likes0CommentsRe: weight distribution Hitch
Front end feels a little high, but towed pretty good on a 3.5 hour drive this afternoon. The majority of my external storage is right behind the propane tanks which I assume is putting the majority of the weight on the rear axle of the truck. My dry weight is 6060 and the trailer weighed in at 6200 today. I'm pretty sure I have put more than 200 pounds of cargo into the trailer between clothing, food, books, cookware and other "stuff", so again more weight is forward.328Views0likes0Commentsweight distribution Hitch
GCVWR is 13500. GVWR for the tow vehicle is 7350. Weighed in on CAT scales today and was 710 pounds over on the drive axle but 390 below max on the front axle. Trailer weighed in at 6200, each trailer axle is rated at 4000 pounds, dry weight is 6060 with additional cargo capacity of 1200 and change. Will adjustment to the weight distribution hitch transfer extra weight off the rear axle?3.7KViews0likes12CommentsRe: Towing Capacity
GCVWR is 13500. GVWR for the tow vehicle is 7350. Weighed in on CAT scales today and was 710 pounds over on the drive axle but 390 below max on the front axle. Trailer weighed in at 6200, each trailer axle is rated at 4000 pounds, dry weight is 6060 with additional cargo capacity of 1200 and change. Will adjustment to the weight distribution hitch transfer extra weight off the rear axle?518Views0likes0CommentsTowing Capacity
According to my vehicle manual, I can safely tow a combined weight of 13,500 pounds. Preparing to load my truck and camper but am concerned I will be close to or over weight limit. I have been told that "Helper Springs" might be an acceptable resolution. I am also using a centerline weight distribution hitch. Can/will the helper springs increase my towing capacity and would I need to re-adjust the weight distribution hitch if I add springs? Last thing I want to experience is a blowout or worse yet a broken axel.4.5KViews0likes13Comments
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