got tongue weight?

[schmism]

lets remember why its important to have that 10-15% tongue weight (bumper pull)

http://i.imgur.com/dYz2tCE.gifv

 

[Renze]

On my car, suspension limits the tongue weight. On my tractors i like 1.5 to 2 ton of drawbar weight, for traction both when pulling as well as when braking.

 

[Steve1300]

I just did the measurements on my trailer and tractor including tongue weight.

With my trailer empty except for the chains and binders, it weights 2850 lbs. The tongue weight is 500 pounds in this condition.

My tractor when loaded up weighs 7850 lbs, and when on the trailer, my tongue weight is 1000 pounds before I level things out with the weight distributing hitch. After leveled out, I don't know what the tongue weight is, but I expect it should be less than 1000 lbs but over 500. I don't know what the WDH does with tongue weight, but the advertisements say that it puts more weight back on the trailer and on the front of the truck. Anyone know for sure?

 

[ruffdog]

The instructions for the Sea-Doo watercraft trailers recommends 3-10% tongue weight.

 

[bcp]

A WDH can put up to 100% of the weight on the trailer axles and the tow vehicle front axle.



But that doesn't mean there is no stress at the hitch. The forces among the ball, bars, and receiver must be very large.

Bruce

 

[Fallon]

Nice clip on why tongue weight is so important.

A WDH is a spring that distributes tongue weight to the tugs front axle & the trailer axles. They work well balancing the tug out.

That picture with the missing back tire is a good example of how one works. It's a horrible example on how to adjust it though. Frames & hitches are likely to break, not to mention missing traction on the rear axle & very poor handling.

 

[07ketnec]

New product

Weigh-Safe Trailer Hitches - Towing Peace of Mind

 

[sdef]

Nice clip on why tongue weight is so important.

A WDH is a spring that distributes tongue weight to the tugs front axle & the trailer axles. They work well balancing the tug out.

And they can create a better ride. My 2015 RAM 2500 diesel 4wd crew cab is rated to tow 17,100# on the bumper. But I use a Sway Pro WDH on the 10.4k towed load with 15% tongue weight before weight distribution and the ride is much better- less bounce, than without the WDH.

 

[Fallon]

personally I use a Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale - Sherline Products don't remember, but I think I have the 5,000lbs one. Easy enough to change... 1 square inch piston just means putting in a different size pressure gauge & pressure = weight 1 to 1. Probably more effort to use, but much more portable & adaptable to other junk.

 

[Redneck in training]

Video showing why weight distribution matters: Dun Laoghaire Marina - Timeline | Facebook

 

[sdef]

personally I use a Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale - Sherline Products don't remember, but I think I have the 5,000lbs one. Easy enough to change... 1 square inch piston just means putting in a different size pressure gauge & pressure = weight 1 to 1. Probably more effort to use, but much more portable & adaptable to other junk.

I use the Sherline also, along with Weigh-Safe Trailer Hitches - Towing Peace of Mind in the 2.5" shank model when setting up a new trailer. Both models approximately agree with each other on the tested tongue weights.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I also have a Sherline. Worth it for the few times I wanted to verify tongue weight.

 

[Soldier415]

personally I use a Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale - Sherline Products don't remember, but I think I have the 5,000lbs one. Easy enough to change... 1 square inch piston just means putting in a different size pressure gauge & pressure = weight 1 to 1. Probably more effort to use, but much more portable & adaptable to other junk.

I was scrolling down the thread and was going to ask how would you go about measuring exactly what the tongue weight was, then saw this.

I have a 10k trailer with a 7k jack. Loaded with a tractor that weighs 5,700 lbs I would still be able to jack it up safely correct?

 

[sdef]

I was scrolling down the thread and was going to ask how would you go about measuring exactly what the tongue weight was, then saw this.

I have a 10k trailer with a 7k jack. Loaded with a tractor that weighs 5,700 lbs I would still be able to jack it up safely correct?

I assume you mean with the tongue jack. Should not be a problem as the weight is distributed on the jack and trailer/axles. Your trailer is probably 2800# - 3200# empty, depending upon any mounted boxes with stored items. Tongue weight loaded is probably ~ 900# - 1400 # (10% - 15% of towed weight) if loaded correctly. Mine is similar but a bit heavier and have no issues.

 

[Soldier415]

I assume you mean with the tongue jack. Should not be a problem as the weight is distributed on the jack and trailer/axles. Your trailer is probably 2800# - 3200# empty, depending upon any mounted boxes with stored items. Tongue weight loaded is probably ~ 900# - 1400 # (10% - 15% of towed weight) if loaded correctly. Mine is similar but a bit heavier and have no issues.

Yes, with the tongue jack. Trailer is 2,650 lbs empty.