Does the 400 Spare Tire Mount Bar Provide Any Structural Support?

Hi, I would like to remove the spare tire mounting bar on the tongue of my 400.   Does anyone know if it is providing any structural support to the trailer frame? I think NuCamp adds it to the trailer frame, and the frame is built by BAL, so I'm thinking it does not.  

Thanks

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