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Old 03-10-2016, 12:59 PM   #1
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28DBUD Tongue Weight

Ever wondered why our 30 foot trailers have an 805 lb Tongue weight? At least my 2015 does. I see bigger and heavier trailers all the time with a lighter tongue weight.
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Old 03-10-2016, 01:20 PM   #2
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Tongue weight is a good thing, not a bad thing. Makes the trailer more stable on the road.


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Old 03-10-2016, 01:29 PM   #3
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I've wondered the same. I'm thinking It's not the beefy top of the line construction methods they employ.

Maybe the axles are a little further back on this unit than on some others. It is heavy up front.
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Old 03-11-2016, 10:25 AM   #4
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My 26' 26TBSS has a tongue weight of 860 with battery and full gas bottles. I load the heavier items over the axles and to the rear. Axles are further back on trailer.
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