flameout
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Post by flameout on Jul 11, 2021 7:35:08 GMT -8
I never really gave it much thought before, but the bumper I put on my 1968 Shasta weighs in right at 50 lbs. It is 4"x4" x 92" x 1/8". That includes the brackets that I fabricated that slide into the frame, but they are probably 5 lbs at most.
Would I be better off looking a something lighter? Like maybe 1/16" thickness rather than the 1/8". For some reason, my trailer seems much heavier than an should be. Could just be my imagination though. I stuck with the original 4x4 size to accommodate the sewer hoses
My tongue weight is supposed to be around 300 lbs, I think, but I bet it's double that. My truck drops quite a bit with camper attached (I know the bumper wouldn't really affect this though) When I restored it, I really didn't add much extra weight other than a little bit thicker plywood for the floor
Bill
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Post by flameout on Jul 12, 2021 10:29:14 GMT -8
I talked with a guy at my local metal supply place today and he told me what I have is the thinnest that they sell. I kind of remember the original being pretty thin, but maybe that was because of the rust. I guess 50 lbs really isn't that much weight and the heavier metal would offer a little more protection
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Post by vikx on Jul 12, 2021 11:23:44 GMT -8
Study the balance of your trailer and weigh the tongue weight. There are many reasons a vehicle will sag when the trailer is attached. It could be weaker springs on the tow vehicle, trailer loaded heavy in the front, full water tank, etc. The rear bumper would actually make the tongue "lighter" than normal...
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