JDK Creations | October RV Reading Volume 4
RV Weight Distribution Weight distribution is one of the most important elements to consider when planning your ​Austin camper remodel​. Campers are meant to be pulled on the road or driven, and even campers that remain stationary for the majority of the time need to be designed in a way that is safe, roadworthy, and able to pass an inspection.
When planning the weight distribution of your camper, consider weight of all things. Thing includes propane tanks, generators, water tanks (black, grey, and fresh water) water heaters, whether or not your camper is an RV and has a lot of weight in the cab and engine. Also consider all cabinetry and other items permanently affixed to the interior of your unit. By distributing the weight in your camper evenly, this will make your ride smooth and help prevent your camper from tipping over, rolling, or pulling to one side. Do keep in mind that your tanks may not always be full or empty at the same time. You may be
carrying a full tank of propane, but your water tanks may just have been emptied. Keeping a fairly even distribution of these tanks can help balance out the unit over the axles, even when some components are empty. For example, even an empty propane tank can be a significant weight, and your black, gray, and fresh water tanks when empty may add up to roughly the same weight as one empty propane tank. Plan strategically where to distribute the weight carried by your camper. This is an extremely important step and must be taken seriously. Unless you are sure that you know what you are doing in terms of where to carry the most weight (as in keeping more weight on the front axle, and why that's needed) enlisting a professional Austin camper remodeling specialist is your best bet. Having the help of seasoned professionals will allow your camper to be roadworthy and safe, regardless of how much drive time it has. If your camper tips over, this can literally mean life or death: gas lines could ignite, propane tanks can be punctured, and the weight of the camper itself could crush any of the passengers of the RV. Hiring someone to do a professional camper repair in Austin is your safest option, even if you elect to do the remainder of the remodeling do-it-yourself style. If you feel you have the knowledge to plan the weight distribution yourself, utilize the weigh stations at truck stops to get an accurate reading of the weight of each axle during your build, and record weights with both filled and empty tanks. Your Austin camper repair and remodeling experts wish you happy camping! http://jdkcreations.com/