I have an inquiring questions on the placement of our aluminum 4 bike rack which is manufactured by Acar.
The type we have is listed here: http://www.tjtrailers.com/store/bike-carrier-for-pop-up-campers.html
Do most place the carrier all the way to the front, or more at the middle of the camper?. I have a 14SO which has the tandem axles, my axles are pretty far back, but I'm worried about too much tongue weight if I place the carried all the way at the front of the camper. WDH is not an option due to surge brake system :banghead:.
Any experienced opinions are appreciated.
Corey do you know what your tongue weight ratio to PU weight is? My thought would be to keep it toward the axel, but not behind it. :)
Tracy,
Here were the readings taken by Jacyo around 8/2003
1. Hitch 11.31% 387
2. Curbside Front 765
3. Curbside Rear 616
4. Curbside 1381
5. Roadside Front 892
6. Roadside Rear 762
7. Roadside 1654
8. Front Axle 1376
9. Total Wt. Dry 3422
I have a similar rack bolted to the front center of the roof. We never have more than 2 bikes so I have room for the gray water tank and the 9x12 mat to be bungied on.