Expert Answers about Kia Tongue Weight Scale
- How to Determine Tongue Weight on 3400 lbs Pontoon Boat and Trailer
- Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight.
To find the tongue weight, there are a couple of methods you can use. The first requires the use of a bathroom scale. First, make sure the boat trailer is on a level surface. Take a cinder block or something similar and place the scale on top. Next, place the trailer coupler on the scale (the trailer should be parallel with the ground). The scale reading will be the tongue weight. You may also be interested in a tongue...
view full answer... - What's the Minimum Tongue Weight for etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers
- The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers part # e99044 has hash marks on the face of the gauge every 50 lbs so the minimum tongue weight the scale would need to see to read is 50 lbs.
view full answer... - Accuracy of etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers
- The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 will give you a good idea on tongue weight, but if you're looking for high accuracy I would find an alternative. There is no accuracy rating available for this scale. It will give you a ballpark idea but in your case where a slight difference matters it is not the best choice. You should find a scale with more tick marks or digital readout so you know exactly where you're at.
view full answer... - Is 560 lbs a Good Tongue Weight on a 2,820 lb Boat Trailer
- Ultimately the tongue weight of a trailer could be anything regardless of what the weight or GVWR of the trailer is. You want to shoot for a tongue weight that is 10-15% of the weight of the trailer though so if your loaded trailer is 2,820 lbs and the scale showed 560 lbs just for the tongue weight then you might need to play around with how the boat is loaded. If you have cargo on board then I'd try moving it back some to get to at least 15% which is 423 lbs.
To avoid a trip to the weight...
view full answer... - What Does etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 Weigh
- The etrailer tongue weight scale part # e99044 that you referenced weighs 5 lbs.
view full answer... - Can Trailer Tongue Weight Scale Determine Tongue Weight of Trailer with Weight Distribution
- The Hensley you referenced is a weight distribution system. You can still determine tongue weight on a trailer with a weight distribution system, but if you are trying to determine what the effective tongue weight difference would be on a trailer with a WD system installed there's no great way to do that. Some will take their vehicle and trailer to a scale and have just the rear axle of the vehicle put up on it and then will install the spring bars of the WD system to see the difference.
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view full answer... - How to Find the Weight of My Trailer
- The best way to find the exact weights of your trailer, especially for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers, is to take your trailer to a certified scale. They usually charge a nominal fee for each weigh. Be sure to load up as if you were taking a trip for an accurate figure. Pull your trailer on the scale until only the trailer axles are on the scale. This will be your Axle Weight.
While you are there, leave your trailer on the scale and unhook from the tow vehicle. This will be your total...
view full answer... - Determining Tongue Weight of 1991 Jayco 245BH Travel Trailer
- I wasn't able to find a specific tongue weight listed for your 1991 Jayco 245BH trailer but I did find that its GVWR is 5,940 pounds and the total dry weight is 4,130 pounds. Knowing this it's a safe guess that the dry tongue weight is between 400 to 625 pounds. A trailer's tongue weight is generally 10 to 15 percent of the trailer's weight.
If you have the trailer you could always weigh it. This is especially a good idea because you really need to know the tongue weight for your loaded...
view full answer... - Tongue Weight Limit for Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24805
- Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24805, which you referenced, has a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs.
There are a few ways that you can determine the trailer tongue weight once it is loaded and ready to tow. The best way would be to use a tongue weight scale, # e99044, for the most accurate reading.
Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight, but not always. So if an estimate will not do using a scale or one of the methods in the link I have included to...
view full answer... - How to Determine Tongue Weight of 2009 Forest River Wildwood LE 31QBSS
- A properly loaded trailer should have a tongue weight (TW) that is 10-15% of the weight of the trailer. If your trailer weighs in at 10,965 lbs then your ideal TW range is 1,096 lbs - 1,645 lbs. You can use a commercial scale or rig something up with a bathroom scale to help determine what your loaded TW is but we've found the easiest solution is to use the Scale # e99044 because it is easy to use, and it easily stores inside your trailer or tow vehicle so you can make sure you get you...
view full answer... - How to Determine Trailer Tongue Weight for Selecting Weight Distribution System
- I tend to think the tongue weight (TW) scale's measurement will be more accurate than the result from using the truck scale, but in practice since the figures are not that far apart I would not worry about a 100-lb swing in TW readings. All weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) systems operate well over a specified range of TW so a minor variance is not an issue in selecting one.
For purposes of measuring your loaded trailer's TW to select a new WD system you want to measure the loaded...
view full answer... - Accuracy of Measuring Trailer Tongue Weight Using Bathroom Scale Method
- The most accurate method to determine your tongue weight is to use a commercial scale at either a truck stop or quarry for example. The linked article details how to do this. You may have to pay a small fee for this service but it will provide a more accurate tongue weight measurement than the bathroom scale method. (Sag in the 2 x 4 used with the bathroom scale method will not have much effect on the tongue weight reading, nor will there be much difference between measurements taken at...
view full answer... - Determine the Tongue Weight of a Fifth Wheel Trailer
- The best way to find the pin weight of your fifth wheel trailer is to use a commercial scale like those at truck stops or at material supply centers. First you should weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer connected. Next, connect your trailer to your tow vehicle and drive it on the scale. The difference between the two weights is the tongue weight. You will want to make sure you trailer will be loaded as it normally would be when towing to get an accurate number.
Typically a fifth...
view full answer... - Understanding Trailer Tongue Weight With Coleman 1855RB Travel Trailer and 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- When checking the weight rating on a trailer hitch receiver there may be one or 2 weight ratings. If there is only one weight rating on the receiver it may not be suitable for use with a weight distribution hitch and should be verified with the receiver and vehicle manufacturer before doing so. If there are 2 ratings one will be for trailer and tongue weight with a traditional Ball Mount # C45041. The second set of numbers will be for using a Weight Distribution Hitch # EQ37100ET. They...
view full answer... - Is a 2009 BMW 328i Capable of Towing a Small Trailer and Scooter
- The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 24857, is a Class I trailer hitch with a 2,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity and 200 pound tongue weight capacity. Check your 2009 BMW 328i owners manual for its towing capacities and which ever is lower, the hitch or vehicle, stay within that limit and you will not have trouble.
You will want to make sure that the gross trailer weight and tongue weight when loaded is under the capacity of the vehicle or hitch, whichever is lowest. In order to determine...
view full answer... - Weight of Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier
- The Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier # FSTC1000301 wighs in at about 6 lbs.
If you don't already have a tongue weight scale then I recommend picking up our Scale # e99044 because it makes everything easier, plus it weighs under 5 lbs so you can easily take it with you to make sure you have your trailer loaded the best way every single time.
view full answer... - What Is the Tongue Weight of My Tow Dolly
- According to Roadmaster, a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 has a tongue weight of roughly 80-lbs because of the way it was engineered. If you've got a different brand of tow dolly, you will want to use a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044 to determine what the true tongue weight of that is.
view full answer... - Tongue Weight Scale for Determining Correct Weight Distribution Spring Bars
- For a travel trailer with a gross weight rating (GVWR) of 4000-lbs the actual tongue weight (TW) when it is properly loaded should be in the 12 to 14-percent range, or roughly 480-lbs to 560-lbs.
A weight distribution hitch that is rated for 800 to 1200-lbs of loaded tongue weight is simply too stiff for your trailer's weight; this is why the ride quality is suffering.
The ideal situation is that your total fully-loaded TW (including the weight of any cargo in the Colorado that sits behind...
view full answer... - Is My Tow Package Sufficient for a 2018 Tacoma Off Road to Pull a 2019 Bullet 2200bh?
- If your Trailer Dry Hitch weight is 425 pounds + cargo 770 pounds at 15%=115 pounds + 40 pounds propane + 50 pounds battery, then 630 pounds would be max tongue weight. Per Husky you wouldn't need to include the hitch weight in the overall tongue weight total.
Based on the information you provided and confirmation from Husky, you are within capacity to tow this trailer. If you want to be absolutely sure your loaded tongue weight is 630 lbs, then I recommend picking up a tongue weight...
view full answer... - Does the Tongue Weight of a Trailer Get Transferred to the Rear Axle of a Truck
- A trailer with 280kg (617 pounds) tongue weight would exert less than that weight on the actual rear axle of the tow vehicle. There isn't a calculator for this because you also have to take into account suspension components which transfer weight to the frame and only a portion of that gets transferred to the axle.
The best way to get a good estimate of how much weight is on the rear axle is to use a scale that can be placed just under the rear wheels. Then you could weigh the tow vehicle...
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