Tongue weight question
Still considering our TT purchase. Slightly confused about tongue weight in one regard. I know tongue weight should be at least 10% of total trailer weight. 15% is probably better. If that's the...
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dcf wrote:
BobnDot, yea, I normally would, but my proposed tow vehicle has a 720# max for tongue weight, so I'm somewhat restrained. Trying to keep myself out of trouble. And there's at least one unit I have my eye on, so I'm going to have to go this alone a little more than I'd like.
The limit on tongue weights is why I think manufacturers use a 10% number. It's not wrong but likely not accurate for how you will use it. I have a 950 lb TW limit. That and cargo, which is influenced by TW, are my limiting factors. I'm fine on gross combined weight and tow rating.
