Tongue weight formula???

[krang469]

I am planning on building a grasshopper trailer (4x8). I am using a Geo Tracker to lug it around. I have 150lbs tongue weight. How do I figure out my tongue wieght? Is their a formula? or a method of determining? Do I figure this all out after the trailer is loaded? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. If you could point me towards some grasshopper designs would be appreciated.

[Arne]

tongue weight 10-15% of trailer weight to max of 300 pounds.

[mikeschn]

Check out Andrews tounge weight spreadsheet here...

http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/t ... tear81.htm

Mike...

[krang469]

Thanks for the advice guys. That is a great help. This is absolutely the best website for Tiny Trailers on the net. Keep up the good work.