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Bob Landry · 02-23-2015, 07:59 AM

13% of the gross trailer weight, which is a reasonable figure for tongue weight, puts it right at 1000 lbs. I would like to see the heavier bars.
There is no problem using bars that are rated higher. You are only adjusting them to transfer the right amount of weight to the front axle, so heavier bars adjusted properly offer no more stress than light bars capable of doing the same thing. The bars are not flexing or exerting force to the trailer or acting as a shock absorber, they are only transferring weight.

Alo, keep in mind that the WD is used only to return the front axle weight and not to level the TV.

02-23-2015, 07:59 AM	#6
Bob Landry Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,910	13% of the gross trailer weight, which is a reasonable figure for tongue weight, puts it right at 1000 lbs. I would like to see the heavier bars. There is no problem using bars that are rated higher. You are only adjusting them to transfer the right amount of weight to the front axle, so heavier bars adjusted properly offer no more stress than light bars capable of doing the same thing. The bars are not flexing or exerting force to the trailer or acting as a shock absorber, they are only transferring weight. Alo, keep in mind that the WD is used only to return the front axle weight and not to level the TV. __________________ 2011 Outback 277RL 2013 F250 XLT Crew Cab 6.2L Bitter Gun Owner Bitter Clinger Armed Infidel