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  1. gzecc Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 24, 2008
    2,855 posts
    NNJ
    If the tongue weight is ok, which it probably is because of the counter weight of the bikes on the back of the trailer, I think you will be fine. Maybe not enough tongue weight?
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  2. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
    15,420 posts
    Anderson, Indiana
    Its easier on gas with the weight on your back vs pulling the extra weight. jmo
  3. blades Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 23, 2008
    871 posts
    WI, Milw
    As someone already mentioned get or have made a receiver extension. Get the camper up into the bed as far as possible. not so much as whats behind as getting some weight back on the front axle. Easy enough to move the bikes fore or aft for tongue weight.
  4. jeromehdmc Member

    joined: Mar 1, 2009
    190 posts
    Kansas City
    Putting the camper in the bed of the truck will not work with this trailer. I think the rails would hit if I went up a hill while turning.
    If I take the tailgate off there wouldn't be any support under the camper. As mentioned brakes would be good but no time to do it so I'm only taking one bike.
    The receiver extension would worry me more than towing without brakes. I've got time tomorrow to get the tongue weight figured out.
  5. maple1 Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 15, 2011
    1,967 posts
    Nova Scotia
    So what will you be doing with the camper when you get there? Will it stay on the trailer?
  6. jeromehdmc Member

    joined: Mar 1, 2009
    190 posts
    Kansas City
    The camper is staying on the trailer.
  7. maple1 Minister of Fire

    joined: Sep 15, 2011
    1,967 posts
    Nova Scotia
    OK.

    I think as long as you tie everything down good you'll be good.

    If the camper wasn't staying on the trailer, I'd likely have put it in the truck, and got another smaller trailer for the bike that would work with your hitch & tailgate situation (bit longer tow pole?).
  8. jeromehdmc Member

    joined: Mar 1, 2009
    190 posts
    Kansas City
    Another small trailer with a longer tongue would be great but this is a short notice kind of trip and I'm making due with what I have.
  9. Craig in DE New Member

    joined: Sep 3, 2012
    5 posts
    Dover DE
    I had a friend do almost the same thing, but he slid the camper to the back over the axles and loaded the bikes on the front, under the overhang and forward of it. Worked real good for him for many years.

    Craig
  10. oldogy Member

    joined: Oct 28, 2012
    58 posts
    SE TN
    Do not attempt without trailer brakes. It looks to me like you have way too much weight in back. If you have lights, brakes, load secure and good hitch you should be ok. Check that tongue weight. I've done a bit of towing and understand what is needed for a safe tow. What you show does not look safe to me.
    Many states have brake requirements for any tow over 1000 lbs.

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