First camping trip weights

[lbrjet]

Trailer axle is 3,740, not 4100. Trailer is 4,100.

[SickPup404]

Sorry for the delay in respoding - been busy. To reply to all from post #34 (9/21) on:

@mclee45 - My 2017 has the same 500# tongue weight limit. See my link in the first post. CAT Scale weights calculated tongue weight as 440.

@jbobshell1 - Not trading anything. Posted my actual CAT Scale weights from our first camping trip to see if there was any glaring overweight problems. Gained some valuable insight with all the posts.

@Chuck_S - The Class III tow package on the 2017 Explorer included the 4-/7-pin wiring harness, prewired for brake controller, engine oil cooler, Class III hitch, and RSC w/sway control.

@Tireman9 - We immediately replaced the "China Bombs" when we got it in August with Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15 with "E" load ratings (including spare). Tires are inflated to 80PSI (checked before towing) and the tire shop used stainless valve stems when installing the tires.

@PodGeek - I think you're right, thanks.

@Chuck_S - Thanks for the clarification/reminder on a weight *distribution* hitch! LOL!

@Tireman9 - Your points do have me a little concerned. Is there something that can be done to change the GAWR on the trailer? Is that a function of the tire, the axle itself, or a combination of both?

@lbrjet - This is where it gets a bit confusing to me. The 3740# figure from the CAT Scales is the weight of the trailer with WDH engaged. The 4100# figure is from the calculated camper weight on the "Actual Weight Calculator" on TowingPlanner.com.


As far as I know (after researching Youtube videos and Google searches), the only way to get a balanced weight is from RVSEF or Escapees RV Club events which are not close to me at all (lower Delaware). I saw a really cool scale that is made in Germany and is available in Austrailia (Sunbuster

Youtube video review

), but not available in the US.

I suppose you could also do the whole dozen bathroom scale thing with lumber....

[Chuck_S]

https://www.ebay.com/p/3031269945

-- Chuck

[Boomerweps]

Originally Posted by SickPup404

Sorry for the delay in respoding - been busy. To reply to all from post #34 (9/21) on:

@mclee45 - My 2017 has the same 500# tongue weight limit. See my link in the first post. CAT Scale weights calculated tongue weight as 440.

@lbrjet - This is where it gets a bit confusing to me. The 3740# figure from the CAT Scales is the weight of the trailer with WDH engaged. The 4100# figure is from the calculated camper weight on the "Actual Weight Calculator" on TowingPlanner.com.

The trailer weight with the WDH engaged listed is the weight on the axle, does not include tongue weight. Tongue weight is part of your TV payload on the rear drive axle. The WDH shifts some weight from the rear drive axle to the TV front axle and a little to the TT axle.
4100 - 3740 = 360 tongue weight? I did not go back over your original values, just looking at this post.

[lbrjet]

It is not complicated. The 4100 total trailer only applies to the GVWR of the trailer, not the GAWR as Tireman9 incorrectly said. The 3740 is on your axle traveling down the road and is well under your GAWR.

[moose074]

Question does it tow to your satisfaction and does it stop to your satisfaction. If the answer is yes go enjoy your camping.if the answer is no find the solution that will make towing better for you.

[SickPup404]

Yes, tows well and stops well. Loved the first trip!

Second trip to another local state park on two weeks! Love the chilly weather now too!