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Hi all, first time posting here so apologies if this isn't the correct place. I just have a quick question regarding the proper tongue weight calculation for my weight distribution hitch. I just purchased a 2018 Salem Cruise Lite 201BHXL. I read it's on-paper specs that it has a factory tongue...

I have a 2021 Micro-Minnie 2108DS and am struggling with keeping the tongue weight within reasonable limits. I have 2 propane tanks and 2 lead acid batteries in the front. I have a tongue weight limit of 740 lbs and just loading it without regard to front/back distribution we have a tongue...

Hey everyone, new to RV life. I've gotten tons of great information here, but remain confused about a sticker on my camper. The sticker lists the GVWR as 500 lbs lower than expected. I see that sometimes the advertised GVWR is not accurate, and am ok with that. We expected a GVWR of 4500 from...

Has anyone got an actual pin weight from a scale on their 385TH? What dis you have in the back when you weighed it?

Seriously considering one for retirement so we can go places a Class A may have issues. Everyone talks about low weight limit This weekend I took out the clothes I would take (no more suits yay) - enough to last 2 weeks between laundry trips. 27 pounds. For those of you staying on extended...

Saw this in a local department store parking lot today. A Ram 1500 and a LOOOOOOOONG trailer. Don't think there's much, if any, more rear suspension travel. Another look: At least the trailer is level, sort of. I think they turned the drop shank upside down so the trailer a-frame...

Picked up my new rig on Saturday. Had them put on the Reese Goose Box before I drove away. Going to post for my experience and hoping to get some feedback as well. 1) The 2 1/2" shank is too high on the B&W ball setup. I'm already sending it back and getting the Reese with the 1/2" shank...

Hello all, Does anyone know the weight rating of the roof, and roof ladder of a 2021 Jayco Alante 29F? I have called Jayco several times and none of thier support representatives have the answer. Thank you in advance. Esqui

I have a 22 salem 270fks. Hitch weight is 1175 dry trailer weight advertised is about 9k. I want to upgrade my weight distribution hitch and sway control. I am towing with a f350 srw. Would it be safe choosing a 1200lb Tw 14k hitch set up? Or do I need to move up a notch on hitch ratings

Am considering hauling a Vespa or similar scooter on the back of my 2016 3010DS. Would appreciate input on suggested carriers, but more importantly, will the receiver by itself be sufficient enough to handle the weight? Thanks All

How does Forest River spec their tongue weights? Dry or max trailer load. Bought a new truck and am looking at the payload figures. 2023 Flagstaff 25FBLS. Spec says 824#. I have a WD hitch. Tow rating no issue, 9000# Micro Lite is max just below 7K#. Payload however is only 1600# so with all...

Hey everyone, new to this RVing with our first Travel Trailer bought this winter. We got a 2017 Jay Feather 7 19XUD and I was wondering if the roof can hold the weight of a person. It doesn't have a ladder on the back so wanted to check before I get up on the roof to clean the AC Coils before...

I bought a used 2020 GeoPro 19BH trailer. I have a round bar Husky weight distrobution and sway hitch. My brackets are secured by a bolt in back, no welds or taped bolts in front. I noticed that my brackets on the frame are placed slightly different distances from the coupler. Not...

Hey gang! New to the forum. Just picked up a 14 flagstaff lite weight. Slides worked perfectly when we went to purchase. Now after 1 use only one will work after 1 use. The working one was super slow so first thought were the battery. I went ahead and replaced it. It moves much faster now but...

Hi Everyone, I am new to the RV game and am looking at getting the GEOPro G20BHS. I have a question about how much hitch weight will actually be put on my Jeep. As stated in the specs, the dry hitch weight is 495? Can I assume that I will have to add 90lbs (propane and battery) to that for the...

Just rented a 2020 Rockwood GeoPro 19FBS for my first adventure and would like to ask the community to check my math Tow Vehicle: Before adding trailer: Front Axle: 2820 lbs Rear Axle: 2800 lbs After adding trailer: Front Axle: 2640 (-160 lbs) Rear Axle: 3880 (+ 1080 lbs) Trailer Axle: 3000...

Weight distribution hitches have physical weights ranging from 50 to 100+ pounds. If I use a weigh safe wdh that includes the shaft, tow ball and weight distribution arms as all included in one unit and weighs a little over 100 pounds, does this weight count towards the payload of the TV and/or...

Looking over that resurrected, now closed thread of someone trying to save on tongue weight, I decided to remind those trying to do so of actual weights. A 20# propane tank weighs 17# empty (called TARE weight). A 30# propane tank weighs 19# empty. Plus the rated propane amount when filled...

Hi everyone, Looking to buy our first travel trailer and was wondering about loading weights and percent. I have heard it’s best to load 60/40 (60% of the weight in front of the axle and 40% behind the axle). Is this just for personal stuff that is loaded in the travel trailer, or does it...

Hi everyone, I am fairly new to this trailer towing malarkey and wanted to ask a specific question about my toy hauler (A 2020 Forest River Ozark 1700TH). I purchased this trailer about a year ago and was surprised by how much the back end of my car squats when I connect the trailer, the...

I'm sure this has probably been shared a number of times, but for those who don't have experience with the tail wagging the dog, this little demo is worth a thousand words. The minimum tongue weight should be 10% of GVWR (or actual weight on a CAT scale). 15% is better. This video (on...

Hello all! I'm looking at two basic clones: NoBo 19.3 & Ibex 19MBH. There seem to be only the most minor differences between models, but FR lists the UVW for the Ibex at 5,305 pounds and the NoBo at 4,625 pounds. A 680 pound difference! I know these numbers are often not accurate in the real...

Been working for months on preparing for a new 19 FDS. Calculating towing capabilities to come up with a “yes/no”. All of my calculations and input say tight fit but YES. 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 pulling 19FDS at 3530 lbs. Local dealer has just received what I want. Pricing is acceptable and timing...

2019 G19FD I haven't posted for a while, but everyone helped me a lot when we 1st got the trailer new, in 9/2018, and I rigged the Husky CL WD Hitch a few years ago. So, I replaced my 2016 F150 3.5 with a 2023 Chevy 1500 2.3L twin turbo 1500 4x4 Crew Cab. I was worried, but the truck tows fine...

This may seem like a dumb question, but it's been on my mind. I know that the weight of myself and my partner count towards all the weights I calculate while I'm traveling, and I'm within limits. But we sit in the front seat, so we are not impacting the CCC or tongue weight while driving. Once...