Having your trailer be level is really important for tongue weight accuracy, so it is prudent and safe to put a block under the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044.
Just make sure the block and scale are on level ground and stable; also chock the wheels of your trailer to ensure it is as stable as possible. view full answer...
We have an option for you so you can know exactly what the tongue weight on your RV is, but because they come in so many shapes and sizes, and because how a trailer is loaded can make the tongue weight vary significantly, a guesstimate is not something you'll want to rely on by any means.
That said, generally it's somewhere in the range of 10 percent to 15 percent, but I very strongly recommend verifying any tongue weight with a simple tongue weight scale:
- Tongue Weight Scale for Campers... view full answer...
The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity # e99044 only comes in the 2,000 pound variety and it goes up and down in 50 pound increments with an analog display. You will be able to see in the video I linked that it has about a 2-3% variance when compared to cat certified scales. view full answer...
Quite accurate; the margin of error is 3 percent for the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity # e99044.
I don't see varying levels of liquid in the photos, but do see a customer photo with the scale that does not have liquid. The # e99044 gauge was redesigned some time ago and didn't used to have liquid, which is why the photos are different. view full answer...
The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 ships right at 5-1/2 pounds and the box will measure 8" x 7" x 5". There can be some slight variations depending on how it is packed by our shippers, but this will be the typical size and weight when shipped view full answer...
If by '14 inch extension', you're referring to the # BM20 ball mount that you'd looked at, you'll be fine as long as the 10,000 lbs towing/1,000 lb tongue weight capacity of the ball mount or the towing/tongue weight capacity of the hitch itself isn't exceeded.
I'd recommend you do a quick check of the trailer's tongue weight when it's fully loaded. You can do so using a tongue weight scale like # e99044, or by one of the other methods listed in the help article I've linked for you. Please... view full answer...
I love the fact you are taking the potential need for a weight distribution system seriously and the first thing I'd like to note is that a weight distribution system is strongly recommended if your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50% of your vehicle's weight (GVWR).
In regard to tongue weight, you do not need to find the weight of the two different axles, as you can see by the cut out, I added from the help article I linked for you on how to determine tongue weight. Along with the weigh... view full answer...
In order to choose the best weight distribution system for your travel trailer you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2017 Chevy Colorado.
The tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's GVWR but you'll want to verify it by using a scale such as the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044. From there, simply add on the... view full answer...
Since you are asking about tongue weight in the context of a weight distribution system, the answer is a flat yes, the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle does count towards your Total Tongue Weight (TTW).
Overall, trailer tongue weight is the downward force that is applied to the trailer hitch, so it would be the weight applied to the hitch. In order to truly determine your tongue weight you do need a scale, and you can do so very easily with the etrailer # e99044.
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A trailer jack only needs to support the tongue weight, which for a boat trailer is something like 5 to maybe 10 percent of the weight of your loaded trailer, because so much of the weight is at the rear of the trailer. To be absolutely sure you will need to know your tongue weight by using a scale like the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 but we can make a good guesstimate.
With a 3,100 lb boat, since the trailers themselves are usually fairly light you can get away with a 2,500... view full answer...
In order to choose the best weight distribution system you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle.
The tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's GVWR (maximum loaded capacity) but you'll want to verify it by using a scale such as the etrailer Tongue Weight and Payload Scale # e99044. From there, simply add... view full answer...
I couldn't find your order number to determine the exact weight distribution system you ordered from us, and the system matters due to their different tongue weight ranges. This is important because when choosing a weight distribution system for any trailer, you determine the correct system by your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle (in your case, a 2004... view full answer...
The weight distribution system will not cause the weight to be equal on all axles. The weight distribution system distributes the trailer's tongue weight, not overall weight.
So your trailer could still weight 13,500 pounds at the axle, but a bit more weight is distributed to the front axle of the tow vehicle and the trailer axles with a weight distribution system than without it. view full answer...
The weight of the Trunnion Spring Bar # FA92-02-0699(13lbs) does need to be considered for the over weight of the trailer and maximum payload but is not used in the calculation of the tongue weight rating for the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600. So if your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is only capable of towing 6,000lbs the weight of the Fastway e2(94lbs) does need to be considered as additional weight for the trailer as it is weight placed into the receiver. The weight does not... view full answer...
That's an excellent question, and the answer is there isn't a hard-and-fast number that means a weight distribution hitch is required. The best way to assess this is if the sag is noticeable, either visually or when towing. You really want to be as close to level as possible, but is 1/4 inch of sag going to be something you notice? Probably not. But if you can see your tow vehicle's back end drop down, or if you are towing and notice the vehicle is more difficult to handle, you need a weight... view full answer...
Weight distribution is recommended when your fully-loaded ready-to-tow trailer weighs more than half of your towing vehicle weight. Another reason is when the tail lights are pointed upward or the rear end of the towing vehicle is sagging.
One method for determining the tongue weight is to use a scale like part # 5780. This is the Sherline tongue weight scale and it has a 2,000-lb capacity.
As you add weight to your trailer like a generator or potable water, it will depend where the... view full answer...
Without knowing specifics I can only speculate but if you have a Blue Ox SwayPro like part # BXW1000 you should have better control over sway so it sounds like you may not have a properly rated system.
In order to choose the best weight distribution system you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your F-250.
The tongue weight is typically between... view full answer...
The etrailer.com # e99044 did receive an upgrade and should have fluid in the gauge. With that being said, they will all have an air bubble like this and it is perfectly good to use. view full answer...
The best way to determine what system will work for you is to know what your total tongue weight is. The total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer added to the weight of any cargo you place behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will then want to find a system where your total tongue weight falls near the middle of the tongue weight range for the system. Getting a system that is too small will be useless, but getting a system that is too big... view full answer...
It sounds like you may have weighed the truck first and then attached the trailer and weighed the truck and trailer together on the scale; that would be the only way I can think of that you would get 12,000 lbs.
What you want to do is weigh your truck, attach the trailer and weigh ONLY your truck once again. Whatever the larger number is, subtract it from the smaller number and you have your tongue weight. view full answer...
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