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Boondock front deck weight?

CanadianTabberCanadianTabber Member Posts: 133
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Hi all!
I am contemplating removing the front checkerplate deck as I see no really need for it and why not lower the tongue weight!
Anyone know off hand the weight of the deck?

Thanks!
Brent
2021 Tab 320s Boondock-2016 Toyota Venza V6
Toronto, Canada
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    VernaVerna Member Posts: 6,878
    It’s very lightweight—it’s aluminum. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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    MarkAlMarkAl Member Posts: 459
    edited May 2021
    Careful on lowering the weight too much or you could induce sway in the trailer. I doubt removing just the platform would do it but be warned. I'd worry if you switched to a lightweight Lithium and an empty Propane tank.
    Snohomish WA, 2015 Diesel Grand Cherokee
    Sm@ll World: 2021 320S Boondock, 6V Pb-acid
    Shunt, Roof & Remote solar & 30A DC-DC Chargers
    managed by VE Smart Network
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    MarcelineMarceline Member Posts: 1,502
    CanadianTabber said:
    Hi all!
    I am contemplating removing the front checkerplate deck as I see no really need for it and why not lower the tongue weight!
    Anyone know off hand the weight of the deck?

    Thanks!
    Brent
    I would leave it there until you've had a chance to use the trailer for awhile. They are very useful and I wish that I had one.
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    Battered but trusty 3.5l V6 Hyundai Santa Fe
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
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    ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,428
    I think those front decks are useless. If you want to ship yours to me I'll dispose of it for you.  ;-)
    2015 T@B S

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    Denny16Denny16 Member Posts: 5,431
    Marceline, $650 will get you one from nüCamp...   B)
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
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