So, someone here said something about 80%. Was that "80% of the rated
towing weight is where you should stop loading". Do I assume that the
"rated" towing is bulked up for sales as opposed to buffered for safety,
is that what you all are saying?

On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:53:35 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

So, someone here said something about 80%. Was that "80% of the rated
towing weight is where you should stop loading". Do I assume that the
"rated" towing is bulked up for sales as opposed to buffered for safety,
is that what you all are saying?

I think 80% is a good idea. It gives you some slack for carrying water, food, parts, tools, etc,
etc. It's simply a safety margin that is used by a lot of trailer pullers.

John H.
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Hope you're having a great day!

On 6/3/2013 11:28 AM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:53:35 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

So, someone here said something about 80%. Was that "80% of the rated
towing weight is where you should stop loading". Do I assume that the
"rated" towing is bulked up for sales as opposed to buffered for safety,
is that what you all are saying?

I think 80% is a good idea. It gives you some slack for carrying water, food, parts, tools, etc,
etc. It's simply a safety margin that is used by a lot of trailer pullers.

John H.



Hummm... I had the impression that you all were suggesting 80% as a
loaded weight...

I've seen towing info sites that recommend staying at only 80 percent of vehicles tow rating as a safety factor.

On 6/3/2013 12:40 PM, True North wrote:
I've seen towing info sites that recommend staying at only 80 percent of vehicles tow rating as a safety factor.

Were you looking at American sites or Nadian sites?

That's highly disrespectful of Canada and Canadians in general.

On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:04:14 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

On 6/3/2013 11:28 AM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:53:35 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

So, someone here said something about 80%. Was that "80% of the rated
towing weight is where you should stop loading". Do I assume that the
"rated" towing is bulked up for sales as opposed to buffered for safety,
is that what you all are saying?

I think 80% is a good idea. It gives you some slack for carrying water, food, parts, tools, etc,
etc. It's simply a safety margin that is used by a lot of trailer pullers.

John H.



Hummm... I had the impression that you all were suggesting 80% as a
loaded weight...


If you buy a travel trailer, you'll want a weight distribution hitch with a sway control for pulling
the thing. I just happen to have saved the one I used with the trailer before I got the 5er. None
needed with it. This is the one I have: I'd be willing to part with it for $150 plus shipping.

http://tinyurl.com/mc3dx59

It's capacities (with the spring bars) a Max tongue weight 501-800lbs
Max gross trailer weight 10,000 lbs

Without the spring bars, the max's are 500 and 5,000 lbs respectively.


John H.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

On 6/3/2013 1:57 PM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:04:14 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

On 6/3/2013 11:28 AM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:53:35 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

So, someone here said something about 80%. Was that "80% of the rated
towing weight is where you should stop loading". Do I assume that the
"rated" towing is bulked up for sales as opposed to buffered for safety,
is that what you all are saying?

I think 80% is a good idea. It gives you some slack for carrying water, food, parts, tools, etc,
etc. It's simply a safety margin that is used by a lot of trailer pullers.

John H.



Hummm... I had the impression that you all were suggesting 80% as a
loaded weight...


If you buy a travel trailer, you'll want a weight distribution hitch with a sway control for pulling
the thing. I just happen to have saved the one I used with the trailer before I got the 5er. None
needed with it. This is the one I have: I'd be willing to part with it for $150 plus shipping.

http://tinyurl.com/mc3dx59

It's capacities (with the spring bars) a Max tongue weight 501-800lbs
Max gross trailer weight 10,000 lbs

Without the spring bars, the max's are 500 and 5,000 lbs respectively.


John H.


Interesting setup, good price... I will keep that one in mind.

On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:59:04 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

On 6/3/2013 1:57 PM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:04:14 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

On 6/3/2013 11:28 AM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:53:35 -0400, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

So, someone here said something about 80%. Was that "80% of the rated
towing weight is where you should stop loading". Do I assume that the
"rated" towing is bulked up for sales as opposed to buffered for safety,
is that what you all are saying?

I think 80% is a good idea. It gives you some slack for carrying water, food, parts, tools, etc,
etc. It's simply a safety margin that is used by a lot of trailer pullers.

John H.



Hummm... I had the impression that you all were suggesting 80% as a
loaded weight...


If you buy a travel trailer, you'll want a weight distribution hitch with a sway control for pulling
the thing. I just happen to have saved the one I used with the trailer before I got the 5er. None
needed with it. This is the one I have: I'd be willing to part with it for $150 plus shipping.

http://tinyurl.com/mc3dx59

It's capacities (with the spring bars) a Max tongue weight 501-800lbs
Max gross trailer weight 10,000 lbs

Without the spring bars, the max's are 500 and 5,000 lbs respectively.


John H.


Interesting setup, good price... I will keep that one in mind.

I have the mounting instructions also.

John H.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

On 6/3/2013 9:04 AM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute wrote:

Hummm... I had the impression that you all were suggesting 80% as a
loaded weight...

I was. A panic stop or evasive maneuver due to a deer or careless
driver will make you grateful for margin. It's also easier on the tow
vehicle.