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Old 03-06-2021, 07:09 PM   #31
CWtheMan
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Originally Posted by sourdough View Post
I think most experienced RV owners know how this works. We all know how the numbers work and how to calculate them. Cal, for some reason, continues to comment on "regulations", "FMVSS rules" etc. that don't actually address any of the comments made. Reading and real life are 2 different things IMO.
I try to react to the question at hand.

What most are looking for can be found in my short statement in post #8.

Nothing is rock solid with tongue weights. For your application it will be what you make it.


However, vehicle certification is a one time act for all vehicles. It requires information that will satisfy minimum DOD vehicle safety regulations and standards. Therefor, RV trailer manufacturer recommended tongue weights are statutory for that application.
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