RE: [Chrysler300] 1961 Weight

["Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>]

Incremental cost is minimal.  Hauling our C-300 along a pot-holed I-5 on an
open 7,000# trailer resulted on axles bowed to the point of accelerated wear
on the inside of the tires.   It was possible to have the tube axles
straightened and realigned at a specialty shop.  Estimated  total weight of
trailer, car and contents about 6,500#.  Cutting it a little close. 

 

The weight-distributing hitch actually transfers some of the tongue weight
to the trailer axles and the tow vehicle front axle.  Next time, I'll dial
in the inexpensive safety factor of buying the 10,000# trailer and I want to
share that recommendation to our readers.

 

C-300-K'ly,

Rich Barber

Brentwood, CA

 

From: Ray Jones [mailto:hurst300@xxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:43 PM
To: Rich Barber
Cc: Ray Jones; 'James Rhoades'; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 1961 Weight

 

2 axles @ 3500# each is still 7000# load capacity. Even with the weight of
the trailer, you still are well with-in the limits. Still, heavier axles
would be better.

Ray

 

 

On Oct 3, 2011, at 11:46 AM, Rich Barber wrote:



As previously noted, if looking for a trailer for any 300, it would be best
to get the 5,000#-5,500# axles and tires as compared to the more standard
3,500# axles and tires as I did.

 



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