mwells
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Have to agree with Bedrck47. Watch the tongue weights, and actually measure it. I tow a Sunnybrook 267RL with my 2014 Expy XL 4wd. The tt overall length is 29.5'. Rated dry weight was 6300 lbs. I bought a tongue weight scale, about $125.00 but you can jury rig a bathroom scale. The calculated tongue weight of 13 to 15 percent was in range, but after loading the tt, and check with the scale, I was at 1100 lbs. Over the 920 lbs. rating on the hitch. I did the required weight shifting and am now in range.
This is a critical measurement which is often overlooked and very much underrated, especially by those who sell travel trailers.
I suggest all who tow trailers to determine the actual trailer weights at a CAT scale, the cost is minimal, and determine the actual tongue weight. Keep within the specified maximums for safety.
This is a critical measurement which is often overlooked and very much underrated, especially by those who sell travel trailers.
I suggest all who tow trailers to determine the actual trailer weights at a CAT scale, the cost is minimal, and determine the actual tongue weight. Keep within the specified maximums for safety.