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Originally Posted by JRTJH
Remember that adding 8K axles, 8-leaf springs, disc brakes all add weight to the trailer. There is more to GVW/payload than just what the suspension will carry. You've got a lot of other components that all contribute to the GVW. When you consider all the "electrical management mods" you're considering, adding the additional weight of the upgraded axles, springs, cross members, etc, you're further reducing your payload..... It's a "balancing act" to build a trailer strong enough to carry the payload and building part of the package too strong at the expense of other components.....
Adding "stronger stuff" isn't always the best approach, just as adding 8 batteries (800 pounds) to run a toaster may not be the most efficient "weight management vs electrical capacity decision"... YMMV
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Gotcha. Each battery weighs 58.4 lbs. x 6 = just under 360 lbs!!! Wow. A lot of weight. Wonder what the storage space weight limit is? We're looking at Battle Born lithium batteries as a longterm solution later down the road. The total weight for 6 of those is 186 lbs. Much better. Not sure if this matters, but we've got a big dually GMC to handle our tongue weight, thinking that the storage area is located near the front of the rig.
Also? What would be the best gauge for the cables we use to hook the 6 batteries up? 2 awg, 2/0?
