10 cubes on hitch carrier

Glenn Delwood · Post by **Glenn Delwood** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:04 am

Hey all,
Just wondering if 10 cubes of oil would be too much for the suspension/handling/engine for a LWB with airbags on the rear hitch in a carrier.
Planning a long trip. Just loaded all cubes there and I thought I'd ask here before I leave.
I weighed one cube just under 38lb.
Thanks.

nvanadm · Post by **nvanadm** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:25 am

I don't see why it would affect the suspension/handling. It's only 400 lbs. I think 3 passengers sitting on the rear bench seat would weigh more.
My concern would be the hitch and the carrier. As long as you are certain those are strong enough I wouldn't worry.

Mr. Flibble · Post by **Mr. Flibble** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:03 pm

Watch the rear when you load it. As the hitch is further back from the wheels it will increase the load on the rear through leverage. If you have airbags in the rear I would use them.

Glenn Delwood · Post by **Glenn Delwood** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:47 pm

The bags are just under 20 psi. Doesn't seem to mind. I might put some inside and other volume items on the carrier.

Tweeder · Post by **Tweeder** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:14 pm

Depends on what the hitch manufacturer recommends. Usually 500-700lbs on the tongue.

Glenn Delwood · Post by **Glenn Delwood** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:23 pm

The hitch is home made.

Rattlenbang · Post by **Rattlenbang** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:28 pm

I did that with my L300 this summer. Noticed the load vis-a-vis power and acceleration, and it bounced a little more back there, but didn't really affect handling.

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