Getting tongue weight proper on car trailer?

[Dane]

I just got a rusted out double axle car trailer to repair and keep. Been wanting one for a long time



I'm wondering how you get the car positioned on the trailer for correct weight distribution?

 

[NIsaacs]

I just measure the hitch height with trailer empty, then load the car till you drop the hitch about 2" this will give you about 500lbs hitch weight. With a heavier load you may hafta go 3" down or about 1,000 lbs. This is just guess work on actual weights as I have never put it on a scale to check this, however it works out ok for me.





"NICK"

 

[Mundgyver]

I run both a car hauler and a cargo trailer. What I do is find a set of scales and weigh the truck, then put on either trailer and weigh the truck again without putting the trailer on the scale. Then I pull forward and put the trailer on the scale and weigh it. Then the trailer all by itself. From this I can figure out what the tounge weight is empty. Then when I load up, I pull back across the scales and adjust accordingly based on the additional weight and where it is, truck or trailer. Works pretty good so far.

 

[Allnew2Me]

check this out for a tongue weight scale http://www.sherline.com/LMflyer.pdf

 

[Allnew2Me]

this works if you don't have PDF http://www.sherline.com/lm.htm

 

[PatrickCampbell]

Cool - their towing guide is pretty good for newbies:

http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm

 

[Dane]

Thanks guys!



As usual, lots of good knowledge in the TDR membership Oo.