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would this be to heavy? it says 300lb, 39ld tounge. nice idea but havent found much info on search.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Light...016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2cf5da60
I am in the final stages of completing a home-built Tear that is approximately the same size and weight. I will be towing it to the Michigan UP in June (and will be crossing the Mackinaw Bridge with it).would this be to heavy? it says 300lb, 39ld tounge. nice idea but havent found much info on search.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Light...016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2cf5da60
Yes, I think so. That is, once you figure ALL the cargo you are hauling in and along with it, plus the rider/passenger. My trailer is 165 empty, granted its just for cargo, but when I load it up it gets in the 300 range and that's about all I feel safe pulling (and stopping, lets not forget this) with my 1500.would this be to heavy? it says 300lb, 39ld tounge.....
I see so many posts about tounge weight and what people like to use as an EXACT amount, but every load and trailer are different. Tounge weight SHOULD BE based on a PERCENTAGE of the TOTAL GROSS weight of the trailer. Normally 10 to 15 percent is needed for proper handling and safety.The weight would be ok and you could load it to take a few lbs off of the tongue (I limit to 35 lbs tongue weight max)......
thanks for your inputs. when i replace my 1200 i plan to look for a camping trailer.
Pinto, I'm a new cargo trailer owner, one of those all aluminum jobs. Do you weigh your trailer and tongue weight every time you load up? How to do weigh it? I need some hints. Thanks in advance.Yes, I think so. That is, once you figure ALL the cargo you are hauling in and along with it, plus the rider/passenger. My trailer is 165 empty, granted its just for cargo, but when I load it up it gets in the 300 range and that's about all I feel safe pulling (and stopping, lets not forget this) with my 1500.
I see so many posts about tounge weight and what people like to use as an EXACT amount, but every load and trailer are different. Tounge weight SHOULD BE based on a PERCENTAGE of the TOTAL GROSS weight of the trailer. Normally 10 to 15 percent is needed for proper handling and safety.
Bill