Originally posted by mjlrpod
I use the "pack whatever stuff I want and go" formula. So far Ive had no trouble. Luckily I can carry alot in the camper, and in the bed of the truck. |
Hear ya, I did somewhat the same, yet hit the scales before I left. I just needed to know.
With what I just went through with my frame, I needed to know more. With this spreadsheet I can say what I have without doubt. What I do see was I was heavy on the tongue a bit, yet still light on the axle.
I built this spreadsheet for me. Ya, selfless and self bearing. Hopefully it can help another. This is part of understanding why my frame not only bent, but fractured. I weighed in at 3200 lbs at most on departure, yet mis-factored my tongue weight. I don't believe that caused the issue yet still working through understanding all parts of this. I truly don't wish anyone to go through what I have if it's preventable.
Mounting a bike rack up front, going to dual 6's, adding that second propane tank, carrying whatever/where-ever does mean quite a it. It amazed me how much it means.
What happened to me, as I'm seeing, was not a singular incident. Situations, bumps, whatever's accumulating to the result. I believe now it is so important to know what you carry, what it's doing and how to place it.
Just me.. MHO... Wishing no one else goes through what I did.