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Originally Posted by Padgett
A lot has to do with the lever arm (distance from the centerline of the rear axle to the hitch ball).
My TV LA is 38" and it drops an inch. Measured tongue weight is 470 lbs.
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That's true. I also note that the huge honking hitch attachment we have (included with the TM purchase) must weigh 30-40 lbs according to my grunt meter. Not counting the two heavy bars. Plus it adds several more inches distance out to the hitch ball. Kind of makes you wonder what tradeoffs are being made. And wonder how close we are to the point that air bags ARE indeed good enough without causing excessive strain on the rear axle.