What is the heaviest trailer loadout that you pulled/routinely pull

[Johnny_Swindle]

I am aware of the 400 lbs weight limit and 40 lb tongue limit. I would like to hear from others who "pushed the limit" either one time or do so on a regular basis.

Please don't scold any users who post that they went beyond the limits.....I would like an honest conversation. If you don't want to post publicly, then feel free to PM me.

Thanks.....

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I put the scale on the tongue of my RT-622 trailer once way back before we started Squared Away. I don't check it anymore but I'd bet that I'm over weight. I carry an extra large tool box, a medium sized tool box, the large metal briefcase with the lasers, a small (but heavy) jack, a very heavy tool bag with the cordless drill and driver, Joe's suitcase, his CPAP machine, a couple of tubs of miscellaneous items for sale, a Stanley socket set, kneeling pads, and a few other assorted items. In my Spyder I have a BRP roling bag in the front trunk and a duffle bag in one side compartment and the other side has rain and cold weather gear, the rear trunk has a tool kit, compressor, and various other junk.

Remember that the 400# includes the weight of the trailer so you get 150# of load.

 

[JayD]

When I haul my dialysis solution I have hauler as much as 490 lbs. I do use about 45 lbs per night so after a couplr days I is back down to acceptable weight. Try to keep the tongue weight at 35 lbs. In all honestly you don't even feel the trailer behind the RTS.

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MAX LIMITS

You and everyone else may not believe this .... but I was testing one of my Homemade Hitches and wanted to test the WELD strength and rigidness ...... so I ran a tow line to my Toyota Echo ( 3200 lbs ) and pulled it 5 feet. It was a straight level pull , no weight on the tongue. No damage to anything :yes::yes::yes:. I don't advise trying this at home .........or anywhere ........Mike :thumbup:

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

:thumbup:

You and everyone else may not believe this .... but I was testing one of my Homemade Hitches and wanted to test the WELD strength and rigidness ...... so I ran a tow line to my Toyota Echo ( 3200 lbs ) and pulled it 5 feet. It was a straight level pull , no weight on the tongue. No damage to anything :yes::yes::yes:. I don't advise trying this at home .........or anywhere ........Mike :thumbup:

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks...

I put the scale on the tongue of my RT-622 trailer once way back before we started Squared Away. I don't check it anymore but I'd bet that I'm over weight. I carry an extra large tool box, a medium sized tool box, the large metal briefcase with the lasers, a small (but heavy) jack, a very heavy tool bag with the cordless drill and driver, Joe's suitcase, his CPAP machine, a couple of tubs of miscellaneous items for sale, a Stanley socket set, kneeling pads, and a few other assorted items. In my Spyder I have a BRP roling bag in the front trunk and a duffle bag in one side compartment and the other side has rain and cold weather gear, the rear trunk has a tool kit, compressor, and various other junk.

Remember that the 400# includes the weight of the trailer so you get 150# of load.

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks for your input.

When I haul my dialysis solution I have hauler as much as 490 lbs. I do use about 45 lbs per night so after a couplr days I is back down to acceptable weight. Try to keep the tongue weight at 35 lbs. In all honestly you don't even feel the trailer behind the RTS.

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[ARtraveler]

Just thinking that hopefully everyone exceeding posted limits have proper tires to weight ratio. An exploded tire in the middle of no where can be an issue.

Not criticizing those that do it or are considering. :bowdown:

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

Good tires properly inflated is key no matter what.....:thumbup:

Just thinking that hopefully everyone exceeding posted limits have proper tires to weight ratio. An exploded tire in the middle of no where can be an issue.

Not criticizing those that do it or are considering. :bowdown:

 

[JayD]

Sometimes you've got to do what you got to do.

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[Malki27]

Remember that the 400# includes the weight of the trailer so you get 150# of load.

Really? I guess I really overloaded it by putting in 480 pounds of concrete

 

[Bob Denman]

...... so I ran a tow line to my Toyota Echo ( 3200 lbs ) and pulled it 5 feet.

Mike...
:lecturef_smilie: You mispronounced the name of the car.
Isn't it supposed to be: "Echo... echo... echo...echo..."

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OVER-LOADED !!!

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Really? I guess I really overloaded it by putting in 480 pounds of concrete

Yep :lecturef_smilie: - but only by 330 lbs.:gaah:.......The suspension must have been completely bottomed out !!!... Mike :thumbup:

 

[OverHillAndDale]

I have a Hobie Tandem Island sailing kayak, boat and trailer about 450 lbs. The lake I sometimes take it to has a fairly long uphill road (plus the boat on the trailer is about 20 ft long). Tongue weight is OK.

Haven't made the trip with the bike yet, but this summer I'm planning on it.

 

[Johnny_Swindle]

I have a Hobie Tandem Island sailing kayak, boat and trailer about 450 lbs. The lake I sometimes take it to has a fairly long uphill road (plus the boat on the trailer is about 20 ft long). Tongue weight is OK.

Haven't made the trip with the bike yet, but this summer I'm planning on it.

Let me know how the bike does when you do make the trip.

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[PrairieSpyder]

I have a Hobie Tandem Island sailing kayak, boat and trailer about 450 lbs. The lake I sometimes take it to has a fairly long uphill road (plus the boat on the trailer is about 20 ft long). Tongue weight is OK.

Haven't made the trip with the bike yet, but this summer I'm planning on it.

Let me know how the bike does when you do make the trip.

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id be interested in how it does when putting the boat in the water! opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

Getting down to the water won't be the problem... :thumbup:
It's finding traction, to pull yourself back up the ramp! :shocked:
Take along a bag of kitty litter for traction, and take lots of pictures!

 

[OverHillAndDale]

Because this seems to be generating interest, I may try it mid-November just to see if I can do it! It will either be a non-event or it will win $15k on America's Funniest Home Videos.

 

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup: Good luck! :thumbup:

for you!