Joey Smith
Well-Known Member
I am running low on available cargo weight given my rear axle weight rating (4380lbs). I am currently at 4240lbs (based on CAT scale weighing). My overall payload is 1767lbs and I am at 1287lbs so still have room to add but primarily on the front axle. On the front I am using up 3000lbs of the available 3550lbs (FAWR). I have a 2019 Exp Max XLT 4x4.
I was curious to know if people have used a front hitch cargo carrier to help distribute some of the cargo to the front axle to be able to carry additional items. We carry razor scooters for the kids and I was looking to add portable solar panels and possibly a generator but without some other way to carry cargo, I don’t see how everything is going to fit if I do want to add some additional items (ideally would get a larger truck but that is not currently an option I want to consider)...
Are there safety concerns of adding a front hitch cargo carrier? Straightforward to use and setup? Or more of a bother as it is yet another thing to prepare for trips?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I was curious to know if people have used a front hitch cargo carrier to help distribute some of the cargo to the front axle to be able to carry additional items. We carry razor scooters for the kids and I was looking to add portable solar panels and possibly a generator but without some other way to carry cargo, I don’t see how everything is going to fit if I do want to add some additional items (ideally would get a larger truck but that is not currently an option I want to consider)...
Are there safety concerns of adding a front hitch cargo carrier? Straightforward to use and setup? Or more of a bother as it is yet another thing to prepare for trips?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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