How to Determine the Tongue Weight of a Trailer to Choose Weight Distribution
Question:
Im purchasing a 2006 palomino thoroughbred with a GVWR of 7390, how do I determine the tongue weight so I can choose the right blue ox WD system?
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I have included a link to a help article that shows how to determine tongue weight. A tongue weight scale, # e99044, is a pretty easy way to determine a trailer's tongue weight.
Trailer tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. A trailer weighing 7,390 pounds would have a tongue weight of 739 to 1,109 pounds if it does indeed fall within that 10 to 15 percent range. And that would not include anything carried behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
I have also included a link to our help article on weight distribution for you.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Q&A: Does the Trailer Need to be Level and Parked on Level Ground to Use e99044 Tongue Weight Scale
- Q&A: How to Measure Loaded Trailer Tongue Weight
- Shop: MORryde RV Generator Slide Out Tray - 15-3/4" x 23-1/8" - 100 Percent Extension - 250 lbs
- Article: Determining Trailer Tongue Weight
- Video: Review of etrailer Tools - Hitch Tools - Measuring Devices - e99044
- Search Results: tongue weight scale
- Q&A: Getting Accurate Tongue Weight Reading Using the etrailer Trailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044
- Search Results: hitch bike racks
- Q&A: Weight Distribution Hitch for a Nissan Pathfinder
- Q&A: Can I Use etrailer.com Trailer Tongue Weight Scale To Measure TW For Weight Distribution System
- Video: Review of Blue Ox Replacement 2000 lbs TW SwayPro Spring Bars - BXW4014
- Video: Review of Blue Ox Replacement 1500 lbs TW SwayPro Spring Bars - BXW4008
- Shop: Breaker Style Wrench for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems
- Shop: Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 3,500 lbs GTW, 350 lbs TW
- Shop: Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 1,500 lbs TW
- Shop: Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox 2-Point Weight Distribution System - 800 lbs TW - Qty 2
- Shop: Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 2,000 lbs TW
- Video: etrailer Campers and Utility Trailers Tongue Weight Scale Review
- Q&A: When Do You Measure The Trailer Tongue Weight For Setting Up Weight Distribution On Imagine 3100RD?
- Search Results: e99044
- Q&A: Proper Adjustment of a Blue Ox Weight Distribution System
- Article: 5 Tips to Confidently Choose Your Weight Distribution Hitch
- Article: Which Sway Control Hitch is Right For Your Trailer?
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: trailer brake controller
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
on Tongue Weight Scale
