Medicine_Man1ExplorerJun 01, 2014Dual axle trailerShould a dual axle trailer (car hauler) be tongue heavy?
12 RepliesReplies sorted by NewestShow MoreJaxomExplorerJun 01, 2014Define Tongue Heavy. 10%-15% of the gross weight of trailer and load. So a 4,000 lb vehicle and a 1,500 lb trailer is 5,500 lbs. tongue weight should be 550-825 lbs.ScottGNomadJun 01, 2014Yes, for the sake of handling.
JaxomExplorerJun 01, 2014Define Tongue Heavy. 10%-15% of the gross weight of trailer and load. So a 4,000 lb vehicle and a 1,500 lb trailer is 5,500 lbs. tongue weight should be 550-825 lbs.
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