That's splitting hairs... I could pull a Poindexter and post a bunch-o-chit starting with F=MA... then F x L, L= the distance from the hitch to the center of the axle... and so-on, then considering the front end is lifted by the weight, but only neglegable... just use the actual toung weight. Toung weight will be dependant on how you load the trailer...

Bear in mind you'll need to weigh the motorhome in a fully laiden (water, food, gear, bodies) condition as well to get the true number.

Use the gross numbers given on the trailer and the motorhome.

 

5,000lb hitch on a class c is really good. You'll need to look at aluminum enclosed trailers for something that is useful. They can be ordered taller than 6'. One of the reasons I went to a diesel pusher is so that I could buy a standard car hauler. My trailer is a 20' Continental (mfg by Forest River) 3500lbs with a 7000lb GVW... pleanty for what I do.

My previous MH had a 3500lb hitch, so I was stuck with buying an expensive aluminum trailer to keep within limits. By the way, that expensive aluminum trailer is for sale [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img].

 

Have you ever had a problem not finding water before reaching your destination?

 

NO I have a plan B-4 I get to where I'm going...........

Example: Honeyman state park has a dump station and POTABLE water so their ya go......... I stop their B-4 going to driftwood........

 

Jeff didn't bite huh? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] sorry

 

CoosBay: As you get into Reedsport (hwy101 & hwy38) straight ahead is the forest service office they have a dump & POTABLE water..........OR

There's a state park about 5 or so miles from Horsfalls (on 101) they too have the same ammenaties.

 

I've read that tongue weight is 9-11% of the trailer weight, I'll settle for 10%, easier to figure, on my MH tongue weight is 350, (even though hitch tongue weight is rated 500), so I can go 3500lbs on tow, but seems I only have 500-800lbs extra to load on the rear axle, that's why I was wondering how much of the actual tow weight is transfered to the rear axle and I'm sure there are many variables in this calculation also.

 

That's all right, aluminum trailers are spendy. I looked at other used ones that were advertised (same as mine) and they're asking $2,500. So I think I'm asking a reasonable amount. They just have to have the need...

 

When I camp at Beverly I put about 20 gals of water aboard and when I'm finished camping..........

ON THE GROUND IT GOES...........

If ya go into Moses lake I'm sure you can find some where to fill up with Potable water.........

 

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