2 Questions from an "almost" owner

Thanks, Wayne and Bill, for the suggestions and proving once again that there is literally no question or issue that someone on the forum won't have insight into. I can't move the axle on my sailboat trailer back but what I have done is move the winch post up as far as I possibly can - it actually overlaps the frame channels. I've tried to reduce as much weight as possible behind the axle and move as much weight forward (fill the 5 gallon water supply, charge the porta potty, carry the extra anchor and chain as far up under the vee berth as possible, etc.) as I can. - camp2canoe (except when we're sailing)

Originally Posted by grakin

I don't use a WDH, as I don't think my rig would be made any safer with one, although I will try one at some point in time (if I can find a suitable one to borrow from someone), just to see if it would reduce stress or not.

For others using a weight carrying hitch (a NON-WDH), you might want to verify your hitch, drawbar, and ball are beefy enough for the tongue weight. I've seen some pretty weak 2 inch balls, and had to look for one with what I thought was adequate reserve capability (I use a ball and drawbar that are rated for 750 pounds tongue weight, into a receiver that is rated for at least that - forgot the exact spec). With two heavy batteries and propane up front, I figured it's not worth taking a chance (I haven't yet had a chance to weigh the tongue). Personally I'd be very cautious of even stuff rated 500 pounds with a TM, from reported tongue weights I've seen.

HAHA you could tow a 35ft 5th wheel with that 2500HD Diesel and not know it's there. You have too much tow vehicle for the TM. Sell it and buy a scooter.