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Originally Posted by CWtheMan
More than 600# of the 8600# GVWR rides on the tow vehicle.
The standard reads, in part; the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tongue weight when added to the total vehicle GAWR must not be less than GVWR.
Tire load requirements for RV trailers are determined by the trailer's GAWR values, not the vehicle GVWR.
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CW, I love ya man, but I have to disagree a bit here.
I understand what the standard reads, and if it's not from the RVIA, in my opinion, it's meaningless - even if it's considered law; we need better.
I'm not going to repeat the regulations you mentioned. I will say, again, that tires, MUST have a load rating above the gvw of the trailer, IMO. Tongue weight reduction is silly - I understand that "some" use that figure, but it is unrealistic. When you are running I20 in Shreveport, Jackson Ms etc. and the front end of your trailer is above the back of your tailgate, no, you're not running with the full "tongue weight" on the hitch. It is in fact in the air and sitting, 100% on the trailer tires.
Not to try to debate this, just pointing out that the guidelines saying tires can support less than the gvw of a trailer are....dangerous.