Re: The Aftermath of the 2003 DML BBQ.

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Thu Jul 31 2003 - 22:35:40 EDT


David Henry wrote:

> Also any trailer I'd get needs electric brakes on at least 1 axel, and both
> would be prefered. My tow rig is already wired for electric brakes and a
> 9600 lb trailer weight with the receiver hitch.
>
> An interesting thing that I did come across in reading up is that you can
> technically put 7700 on the trailer with two axels rated at 3500 each as
> long as the trailer frame is so rated. For propper handling, 10% tongue
> weight is recomended, so that would leave only 7000 on the axels. I
> wouldn't want to push it that far, but if I came in at 7100 I wouldn't be
> quite as panicky. Any yes, your receiver mount on your truck does need to
> be rated to handle that much hitch weight.

I think you're forgetting one *minor* detail. How many pounds of
Steigermud are you hauling home after the festivities?

-- 
-andy

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