rkvantiflin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hello everyone. I have enjoyed reading here and had a question I would like to ask. I know the differnce in 5 and 6 lug axels but what is the total tongue weight that a 6 lug wheel can support. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hello everyone. I have enjoyed reading here and had a question I would like to ask. I know the differnce in 5 and 6 lug axels but what is the total tongue weight that a 6 lug wheel can support. Thanks The answer is zero. I a using "tongue weight" definition withh trailers (the weight of the trailer tongue pushing down on the trailer hitch). All the toyota campers I am familiar with say no towing in their operators manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moroza Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Tongue weight is dependent on bumper/hitch construction more than anything else. The relationship between net payload, GAWR, and tongue weight isn't a simple one, unfortunately, as it involves knowing the wheelbase, distance from the rear axle to the trailer hitch, and is further complicated by a motorhome being on top of the rear axle. The fact that your wheels are 6-lug has absolutely nothing to do with the tongue weight your vehicle in its present configuration can support. What kind of motorhome is this, what springs are in the back, what's the trailer attachment style (receiver hitch, bumper, bungee cords...), and how much extra cargo is already over the rear axle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I routinely slap 170 Lbs of electric scooter on my hitch hauler in a 21 foot sunrader. Check your frame first, someone went el weldo on mine so its ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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