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Tongue weight formula???

PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:21 pm
by 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. :D

PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:42 pm
by Arne
tongue weight 10-15% of trailer weight to max of 300 pounds.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:02 am
by mikeschn
Check out Andrews tounge weight spreadsheet here...

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

Mike...

Gratitude

PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:35 am
by krang469
:thumbsup: 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.