A few posts above, from the OP
"As far as trailer weight, the trailer was weighed once all ready to go...typically travel the same each time..,,,.so I assume it is still in the neighborhood of that original measurement (this was just done last fall)."
As far as most problem being attributed to TW, I'd expand on that and say "improper WDH setup" which should include tongue weight. Even then, I'm not fond of putting a blanket statement out there saying such a thing. There are lots of factors that cause cause a myriad of problems/symptoms.
I'm sure one of the engineering types in here could give us the percentage of error on measuring at tongue vs at the jack. Assuming the trailer is perfectly level, does it make a difference? You still have four tires and the jack or coupler supporting the weight. Not being a smarty here, as I honestly want to know.
In my mind, if we were to move the jack theoretically closer to the TT wheels, lets say right in front of them, then would it remove some of the weight off the rear wheels due to the change in the center of gravity? Or would those wheels still support the same amount and the jack support the same amount?
I do know that trailer being off level can make a significant difference in weight on the wheels vs on the tongue. I've personally witnessed that on the scales.
Guess now I'm the one nitpicking. LOL
