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Colo_Native
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Nov 18, 2017

Tongue weight

OK what is the ideal tongue weight is it 12% or 15% the TT I am looking at has a 10995 GVWR, UVW 8994 brochure says 1095 Hitch weight. Try to figure what WDH I would need. I am think the Equalizer 14000/1400. Now the other question I have is should I use a sleeve and 2" or a 2 1/2" shank?
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
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    Nov 18, 2017
    12% -15% is ideal...There is no hard number....
    You really can't tell from the brochure numbers...have to actually load up and weigh.

    But, for the numbers you posted, I'd definitely go with the 1400 lb. bars.
    If you have a 2.5 inch receiver, I'd go with the 2.5 inch shank and skip the band-aide sleeve.

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