Confused about tongue weight
02-27-2012, 03:45 PM
#21
NO need to be confused, On F150's the maximum tongue weight is 1000lbs period. As long as you dont exceed that weight you are good to go as far as the truck is concerned. All other considerations such at distribution hitches so on and so forth have to do with the trailer and how it handles. The tongue weight part is the easiest part of the equation.
02-27-2012, 03:49 PM
#22
That's what it seems like to me from what I have read. From what I can see, if my tongue weight is over 500 pounds, I need a wd hitch regardless of the fact that my total trailer weight is only about 2300. If I could move more cargo around I would but it's not possible. 100 pounds right off the top is my deep cycle battery on the tongue to run all the lights, fans and outlets.
I'm may look into moving the axle forward.
I'm may look into moving the axle forward.
100# off the nose, and shifted behind the rear axle, would pull a little more weight off the nose as well.
No need for a WDH. And no need to move the axle forward.
02-27-2012, 03:58 PM
#23
NOW we are getting somewhere. Move that battery to the back. Right by the door. Anywhere but the tongue. For that matter, you could pull it and transport it in the bed of the truck.
100# off the nose, and shifted behind the rear axle, would pull a little more weight off the nose as well.
No need for a WDH. And no need to move the axle forward.
100# off the nose, and shifted behind the rear axle, would pull a little more weight off the nose as well.
No need for a WDH. And no need to move the axle forward.
That being said, anything is possible and it could be moved if it had to be.
I am going to take some measurements of my wheel wells and see what that yields.
Sorry for digging so hard on a seemingly minor issue but I just want to be 100% certain that I am within the safety margin of the truck and trailer.
02-27-2012, 05:42 PM
#24
Originally Posted by MXD
The problem with moving the battery is that it is hard wired into the harness to charge while I drive and they recommend it to be as close to the alternator as possible. Also, we sleep in the trailer at the races and I was always told that you do not want a battery on the interior where you might be sleeping.
That being said, anything is possible and it could be moved if it had to be.
I am going to take some measurements of my wheel wells and see what that yields.
Sorry for digging so hard on a seemingly minor issue but I just want to be 100% certain that I am within the safety margin of the truck and trailer.
02-28-2012, 01:38 PM
#25
I went out today and measured my wheel wells to get an idea where I was at. The only thing missing out of the trailer at the moment is my 150 pound dirt bike. Here are the results:
The rear dropped 1.375 inches
The front raised up .25 inches
The rear dropped 1.375 inches
The front raised up .25 inches
02-28-2012, 02:02 PM
#26
Golden, stop worrying. 1/4" is nothing. Go drive and be happy.
02-28-2012, 05:03 PM
#28
Yes, it will. I can't load it in there yet since it is still disassembled. As soon as I get it back together I am going to load it in remeasure. I priced WD hitches today and I can buy a Curt set up for just under $240. That's cheaper than moving the axle. I might go that route if the numbers change drastically with the bike(s) loaded.
02-28-2012, 06:24 PM
#29
Check into ea-z lift as well. And you need to get weight bars sized appropriately. 600-800# range. Much better alternative to moving axle.
If you know any electrician types you could check on an extension for moving the battery. Would still be cheaper than WDH.
You could travel with battery behind wheel and then move it to tongue while your at event.
If you know any electrician types you could check on an extension for moving the battery. Would still be cheaper than WDH.
You could travel with battery behind wheel and then move it to tongue while your at event.
02-29-2012, 02:53 PM
#30
Last I looked, the picture of the trailer you showed didnt come up. I saw it today. FWIW I used to pull the exact type of trailer with a Crown Vic sedan. I wouldnt worry too much about the tongue weight, those trailers pull just fine, provided you dont overload them. If the tires are bulged out on the trailer, you gots too much weight in it.