Doesn't that storage box add to the weight on the tongue?
The storage box itself (empty) does not add that much weight to the tongue, but on the 17 Reace will not install dual batteries in box due to potential of too much weight on the tongue. The dual batteries are installed on the rear bumper.
The storage box comes complete with a sticker stating 100 pound max capacity.
Looking forward to summer (3 months till delivery).
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Gord & Shannon
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According to Reace, the storage box is about 35 pounds. Looking at 19 ft weigh in reports most people end up toward the low end for tongue weight when loaded :P, so it should actually help weight distribution.
Of course every pound added should be considered carefully. I just got a bike rack for the back end. The Thule aluminum model is only 25 pounds and fits well.
We're looking forward to our trailer's inaugural trip to Kalaloch on the Washington coast next week.