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How many people agree with this "expert" answer? https://www.etrailer.com/question-224039.html I thought tongue weight was only the actually weight of the coupler as it sits on the ball? I learned on this forum that you don't even include the WDH head as part of tongue weight.

Hello folks. Trading in my 2015 Palomino Solarie 213x Hybrid Saturday and picking up a new 2021 Prime Time Avenger 28BHS TT, nice and different layout. Now that less kids camp with me I can get rid of some sleeping space and gain living space! although this meant upgrading my hitch set up. After...

Have any of you weighed the empty tongue weight on your 22RR? If so, what did it end up being? I have heard that the Forest River specs are way under what the tongue weight actually is. Thanks

I purchased a Weigh-Safe Weight Distribution Hitch for a Geo Pro 19FD that I will be picking up from the dealer in April. I am interested in knowing if anyone has used this brand of hitch on a Geo Pro and any thoughts or suggestions.

I purchased a 2014 Forest River Legacy 340kp last Fall. Unfortunately the vehicle has a flat tire in the storage facility and I contacted a tire service provider to come and check/repair the tire. They have asked the weight of the vehicle. I can locate the GVWR and GCWR, but not the approximate...

Experienced travel trailer RV'er, looking to get my first 5th wheel. Looking at the Rockwood 2893bs. Does anyone have a real world pin weight number on this model? Have a newer F250. Weighed it packed up for camping and a full tank of gas, and I have 2700 payload remaining (3k free above rear...

We own a 2005 forest river charleston and wondering the weight max is for these sliders as we are installing a full size refrig, wood cabinets and butcher block kitchen, etc. so approx 600 lbs.. Its a 2005 400 qs with 3 sliders. Anyone have a weight est. for this 13' slider on hydraulics. Thanks

Hello All, We are looking to upgrade our Ram 2500 to a Ram 2500/3500 Diesel Engine. Looking at a 5th Wheel trailer that is dead weight of 14500/15000 lbs. When the specs on the truck list the following I believe what is listed below looks like we are underweight on the truck max trailer wt? Am...

I've been trying to figure out a toad for an upcoming motorhome transition. I really need a truck because of the whole sewer bladder and my wife being present for one of the worst accidents I had with it. I'm considering a 2018-2020 F150 or Ram/Chevy 1500. I think they need to be 4x4 to be...

Hey, picking up a 16bhs black label wolf pup next month and was wondering if any owners of one have their fully loaded tongue weight and what size of hitch ball it needs. I’m looking at the Husky 32217 Center Line TS but not sure if I need a 2 or 2 5/16 ball. Thanks

Greetings everyone, So today I sold my 2013 Avenger 23FBS as I bought a 2021 Rockwood 2608BS The guy who bought my trailer wants to buy the hitch as its already mounted to the trailer. I have the Husky hitch as it was what I bought when I bought the trailer. So i was wondering everyones...

Does anyone have info or pics of the axle and leaf springs used on the 2022 puma ultra light 16qbx? Wondering how much actual cargo it can hold based on axle, springs and tongue weight values

My wife and I are currently camping in a Mini Lite 2511S. We love the Rockwood but after a few years have decided that we need more space in living area. We have started looking and found several brands that we really like. The issue is Hitch Weight. I am towing with a 2018 5.7 L Toyota...

I have the bunk bed setup on my Wolf Pup 17JG. There is a placard showing a rating of 150lb for the top bunk. Has anyone added additional support that would increase that rating? I would think screwing some wood strips aling the walls underneath the bunk would do it but I'm not familiar with...

Hi All, I have an A-Frame with a storage box on the front. I also have 2 20lb propane tanks, and want to relocate the spare tire to the hitch so that I can park my trailer in my garage. When should I start getting concerned with Tongue weight? I have a 200W solar set up too, I guess I should...

Hello! I'm replacing the stock TV mount with one with a longer arm. The mount was bolted to these vertical bars/beams that are bolted to horizontal beams on top and bottom. Does anyone know the weight capacity of the bars? New mount is 25lbs with the monitor I'm guessing it will be around 30...

I am looking for the weight limit on the drop down bed over the driver’s area. We have a 2019 GT5 36B. I have seen anywhere from 300 to 500 pounds on different threads. Does anyone know for sure? Can two adults use it safely? Thanks.

Hello and thank you. New member. I am getting ready to pull trigger on a new 2022 Rockwood 2716f. I will be towing with 2019 jeep Cherokee trailhawk with tow package. 4500 lb tow limit. I have noticed the dry weight of the PUP is around 2800 lbs. 90% of my trips would be solo so I’m not too...

Hi all, Looking at buying my first 5th-wheel and would appreciate the group's help. My truck's door sticker has a Max Tongue Weight for Conventional Trailer and one for Gooseneck Trailer. The latter is a few hundred pounds less than the Max Payload. Does the Gooseneck rating include/imply...

As the subject says, can someone tell me how much payload is eaten by having 4WD on an F150? I'm referring to the transmission itself, not the optional FX4 skid plate, etc. Thanks

I was reading this morning about a Frog going on a four day trip and the list of stuff for the trip. It reminded me of when I sold my Class A how surprised I was at the amounted of unneeded stuff I was packing around. A full set of stainless cook ware, an 8 place setting of stone ware including...

Last year, we took our first trip after upgrading the rear bumper, carrying 2 kayaks and a cargo basket off of the new bumper. The goose neck adapter is adjustable in 1" increments... On the ride to the campground, I had the ball height set where I always towed, even before...

Assuming the truck is capable of handling it, is there anything wrong with having tongue weight on the higher end of things? I know that having too much weight in the back can cause sway; assuming the truck can handle it is there a similar danger in having tongue weight at 15% or even a bit...

I've got a 2006 Wildwood, dry weight of 4730, gross 7530. I'm pulling it with a 92 Chevy Silverado C1500 with a maximum pull weight of 6200. The truck has a 305 (5.0) with 3:43 gears, automatic transmission with over 200,000 on it. I drive about 60-65 MPH in drive, Not OD. Trailer has very...

Does anyone have / use a tongue weight scale? Do you like it? Do you have a brand you'd recommend? It's really impractical for me to take my rig out to get the whole thing weighed, and the way it's set up I think it's possible that my tongue weight may be varying by a lot, depending on how I...