How to Determine if Trailer is Loaded Correctly
Question:
Hello there. I recently got a utility trailer I plan to use for various purposes and I'm worried about making sure it is loaded correctly so it is safe and rides well without swaying all over. Do you have anything that can help me do this?
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
Hi Don; a scale like the BTBRV Tongue Weight Scale # BTBRV44FR can help you with this. When loading a trailer you want the tongue weight of your setup to be between 10% and 15% of your total trailer weight. This will give you the best ride quality and help prevent any swaying from it being improperly loaded.
You can use the scale to measure your dry tongue weight and then factor in the weight of anything you're carrying to find the 10-15% mark once it is loaded. This scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which should be more than enough, and adjusts from 14-1/2" - 20-1/2" in 2" increments. It also comes with a storage bag and a limited lifetime warranty.
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Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers - 2,000 lbs
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- Big Truck Big RV
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