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<blockquote data-quote="pnwobrigade" data-source="post: 1794895" data-attributes="member: 51039"><p>That trailer is likely close to or under 3k lbs as most aluminum 8.5x16-18ft V nose are unless modified. Add about 2k pounds for a RZR (similar to what my loaded X3 weighs) and say 500-600lbs for 2 dirt bikes and you are under 6k gross assuming not a ton of other stuff in the trailer. That is well under the tow rating and assuming the 10% rule that is likely ~600-700lbs in tongue weight depending on where the RZR is situated in the trailer, assuming further back over the trailer axles. I've always felt anything above about 6k lbs WDH helps a lot especially on half tons and likely even more for Raptors. I definitely agree about heavier tires/wheels not helping the cause though.</p><p></p><p>In terms of your example is that tongue weight MFG specified or actual? WDH will change this and usually have a positive impact. I would also suggest if you are towing a relatively small and light trailer as that load the trailer with your items before the truck bed if possible to reduce your impact on payload since you are well under the actual tow rating. Even water tanks are usually towards the back of the camper and don't significantly alter tongue weight if you are clever about how you distribute items on the trailer. I typically tow a heavier 23ft camper pretty full and it's north of 6,500lbs. Always worth stopping as a CAT scale to verify if your concerned.</p><p></p><p>For the OP a CAI likely won't do anything here besides sound. The 10sp is also known to gear hunt a bit and as mentioned you can lock in gears to help mitigate that. An intercooler will help if you are towing in hot temperatures but it's more so consistency. Obviously, a tune will help once they are out but any major tune like Cobb or GooseTuned will recommend you not run the tune while towing heavier loads, I already asked. For squat, WDH is your friend and then Timbrens or similar as mentioned. Some airbag solutions and daystar cradles are another option but obviously some pros/cons there as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pnwobrigade, post: 1794895, member: 51039"] That trailer is likely close to or under 3k lbs as most aluminum 8.5x16-18ft V nose are unless modified. Add about 2k pounds for a RZR (similar to what my loaded X3 weighs) and say 500-600lbs for 2 dirt bikes and you are under 6k gross assuming not a ton of other stuff in the trailer. That is well under the tow rating and assuming the 10% rule that is likely ~600-700lbs in tongue weight depending on where the RZR is situated in the trailer, assuming further back over the trailer axles. I've always felt anything above about 6k lbs WDH helps a lot especially on half tons and likely even more for Raptors. I definitely agree about heavier tires/wheels not helping the cause though. In terms of your example is that tongue weight MFG specified or actual? WDH will change this and usually have a positive impact. I would also suggest if you are towing a relatively small and light trailer as that load the trailer with your items before the truck bed if possible to reduce your impact on payload since you are well under the actual tow rating. Even water tanks are usually towards the back of the camper and don't significantly alter tongue weight if you are clever about how you distribute items on the trailer. I typically tow a heavier 23ft camper pretty full and it's north of 6,500lbs. Always worth stopping as a CAT scale to verify if your concerned. For the OP a CAI likely won't do anything here besides sound. The 10sp is also known to gear hunt a bit and as mentioned you can lock in gears to help mitigate that. An intercooler will help if you are towing in hot temperatures but it's more so consistency. Obviously, a tune will help once they are out but any major tune like Cobb or GooseTuned will recommend you not run the tune while towing heavier loads, I already asked. For squat, WDH is your friend and then Timbrens or similar as mentioned. Some airbag solutions and daystar cradles are another option but obviously some pros/cons there as well. [/QUOTE]
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