Riff Raff

[Starlight Mike]

I have read several threads regarding tongue weight. The TW of my 25 Safari 2005 is 1150. Total weight of trailer 7100 lbs 3/4 loaded with full water. TW works out to 16% of total weight. So much for 12 to 13% or don't exceed 1000lbs. The design of my AS with bedroom forward has all large storage areas including batteries, propane, etc. forward. Also, the axles are 2/3 of the way aft.
As we prepare for a long trip we are trying to distribute remaining weight aft. However, I don't see these figures changing a great deal. My TV is a GMC 2500, diesel so this is not too much of a problem, but when I had a 1500 Yukon and for people with lighter weight TVs, you need to pay close attention to weights.

[ROBERT CROSS]

^
YES!

Bob

[KJRitchie]

I'm in the 1100lb club too.

Kelvin

[clamb]

Moving the TT spare tire to the truck will take off about 40 lbs of TW.

[carl2591]

when i saw this post I was thinking about Riff Raff Diesel store.. http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/

if you have a ford diesel they are the place to get the best stuff for it..

but I think in reading the post you are talking about stuff in a trailer and tow vehicle..

as for the spare tire, I was going to eliminate it. The PO put a new set of michelins LTX tires and new rims (16") so the need for a spare is GREATLY reduced vs the POC goodyear marathons every body uses.