Does Using Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier Affect Tongue Weight of Flat Towed Vehicle Setup
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/26/2024
Question:
I installed a roadmaster spare tire carrier on the back of my motorhome. I did not realize that it would affect my tongue weight capacity. How do I get around that and improve my tongue weight capacity to flat tow a vehicle?
asked by: Stu
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Expert Reply:
Hey Stu, the great news is that when you flat tow a vehicle you don't have to worry about tongue weight as flat towed vehicles don't put any vertical weight on the hitch since they are supported by two axles unlike a trailer.
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Jameson C
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Jameson C.
1/27/2026
Hey Stu, how did things go once you learned that flat towing doesn’t add tongue weight to your motorhome? Your update could make it easier for others wondering about the same setup with a spare tire carrier.