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Old 11-10-2017, 05:28 PM   #29
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Hopefully, I'm not mentioning something that was already said. When I bought my TM in 2014, I was concerned about the weight carrying capacity of the AL-KO U35 (3500 lb) axle.

It is my understanding that the weight an axle is carrying is calculated as follows: Total Trailer weight - Tongue weight - Wheel and Axle weight. I noted the weight of the U35 Axle (172 lbs) and the Tires/Rims (82 lbs). So, if the Tongue weight is assumed to be 400 lbs, then the Total Trailer weight when at Axle capacity (3500 lbs) is 4154 lbs. The use of a WDH hitch would add to the Trailer weight. Is my understanding correct?
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