Is 1/2" nose high towing an issue?
We have a smallish TT and today I installed an Equalizer WD hitch. Because the tongue of our TT is quite a bit lower than the receiver I have the longer, lower shank that Equalizer suggested. Proble...
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10% to 15% tongue weight is a general guideline, NOT a minimum or maximum amount. The only true limitation on tongue weight is how much weight your hitch is rated to handle. As long as you are under the max for the hitch, receiver, and axles, I would not worry about it.
Also, regarding the 10-15% guideline, some trailer designs are such that it is impossible to get within that range. For example, my tongue weight is about 8% of trailer weight. There is nothing (within reason) I can do about it, and it tows just fine.
On these forums, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between "things to consider" versus hard and fast "rules".
Also, regarding the 10-15% guideline, some trailer designs are such that it is impossible to get within that range. For example, my tongue weight is about 8% of trailer weight. There is nothing (within reason) I can do about it, and it tows just fine.
On these forums, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between "things to consider" versus hard and fast "rules".
