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lascassas_camper · 11-28-2010, 07:14 AM

I think the tongue weight is excessive compared to other long trailers i've owned (31' Airstream). I could reduce some weight, by going to 1 standard size tank, instead of the 2 large tanks. I could also relocate the battery....that might reduce tongue weight by 100# more or less.

The trailer had severe tire wear on 4 new trailer tires just from 1 trip.

I replaced them with 4, 15" Jeep steel rims with a closer backspace and that seemed to solve that problem.

11-28-2010, 07:14 AM	#3
lascassas_camper Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Middle TN Posts: 15	reply I think the tongue weight is excessive compared to other long trailers i've owned (31' Airstream). I could reduce some weight, by going to 1 standard size tank, instead of the 2 large tanks. I could also relocate the battery....that might reduce tongue weight by 100# more or less. The trailer had severe tire wear on 4 new trailer tires just from 1 trip. I replaced them with 4, 15" Jeep steel rims with a closer backspace and that seemed to solve that problem. __________________ Life Member Good Sam Club 2006 Gulfstream Cavalier *2001 Chevy Suburban 1500, 5.3 V8, Tow PKG.