I dont know why you guys always worry about tongue weight. Get a 12000 lb hitch. The thing bounces up and down so it could go from 0 to 2000 lb. Load it with everything and get a Reese Dual cam or similar Weight distribution hitch. Set it according to MFG or internet instructions and then go to a scale and weigh it. Your axle weight is your main concern. You want Steering and Rear to be within 800 lb with the 800 to the rear. The trailer axles should be the same approx weight. You will have proper tongue weight at that time. You should not exceed GCVWR which is probably around 18 K but it is stated in your owners manual. I have delivered around 300 trailers and have a goood idea how to do it now. (If its a diesel it may be 20-22K.)
