Recent content by atwowheelguy

Looks like that hitch extension reduces the load rating of the hitch.

What it can "tow" and what it can "haul" are two entirely different things with two entirely different limits. Whichever limit is reached FIRST is the controlling factor. A 16,500 lb. fifth wheel camper with a 3300 lb. pin weight (20%) could be pushing the limits of the GVWR.

Glad you got your leak issue remedied. I would advise anyone buying a used or NEW RV or trailer to have a pressurized leak test done before moving the camper off the sales lot, or immediately after purchasing from an individual. It'll cost about $200. Also I would advise getting up on the roof...

Good result. I went the other way and bought a smaller trailer that wouldn't take the load above any of the F150 limits. Either way is good.

If you have a 5-1/2" wide wheel, you could go to the Maxxis M8008 ST215/75R14. That would gain you 110#/tire in load rating. I think you would be better off by going to a 15" wheel so you can have more choices of tires.

My trailer tires were 5 years old, so it was time to replace them. The trailer has two 3500# rated axles. The tires were ST205/75R15 LRC 1820# rating. So they were rated to 1820x2/3500= 104% of the axle rating. The two axles were actually loaded to 6000#, so the tires were loaded to 82% of...