Trailer Weight Limit

[cymro]

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to raise the load carrying capacity of a TT by using a different tire type or installing more robust axles?

Thanks,

Cymro.

 

[Frizlefrak]

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to raise the load carrying capacity of a TT by using a different tire type or installing more robust axles?

Thanks,

Cymro.

To a point, yes.....but why would you?  What are you hauling in there that you need more capacity than the manufacturer built in?  Axles and tires are each one link in a chain here.  Travel trailers aren't designed to be cargo trailers, and at some point (very early in this endeavor) you will run up against things like frame strength that will be the limiting factor.

If you need to haul heavy stuff in a travel trailer, maybe buying a toy hauler would be the right answer.

 

[vinceherman]

And now you have piqued my curiosity, Cymro,
What is it that you are doing that you need more capacity?

 

[grashley]

X2 for Frizlefrack

 

[longhaul]

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to raise the load carrying capacity of a TT by using a different tire type or installing more robust axles?

Thanks,

Cymro.

Higher rated axles is one of the most common mods to a trailer for more weight carrying capacity.

A different type tire ?
  Type means a P....LT....or ST tire.
  Some light weight trailers can come with P tires so moving to a ST or LT  with their heavier sidewalls and  with a bit more reserve capacity can be a good move.
Now if your going to a higher rated tire make sure the wheel is rated for the higher loads and PSI numbers.

  If your going with higher rated axles/wheels and tire above OEM  to carry more weight I wouldn't add that  weight out on the back of the trailer .....or between the ball and first axle.  Adding more weight in those locations may bend the trailers main frame rails or worse cause sidewall structure damage.
And of course it all depends on how much more capacity you looking for.

 

[Theboomanchu]

Also keep in mind that you can add heavier axles, 300 ply tires (if they existed), beef up the frame and tongue to a point you could haul a 747, but without having an engineer sign off on it and the DOT re-certifying your trailer for the heavier weights, you are still limited by the current weight ratings of the trailer and could be subject to legal and civil ramifications if you are "overweight" and something happens.