What is Trailer Tongue Weight & How Can it be Measured
Question:
getting a 4x6 trailer to pull with my 2004 nissan titan, can you explain tongue weight to me. I know the hitch part I need is #13199 but need tongue weight explained.
asked by: Brad
Expert Reply:
Curt hitch # 13199 is indeed a correct fit for your 2004 Nissan Titan. This Class III hitch has a 2-inch receiver opening and is rated for 6000-lbs trailer weight and 600-lbs of trailer tongue weight (TW).
TW is the downward force on the hitch ball from the trailer's weight. Usually a properly-loaded trailer's TW will be between 12 and 15-percent of its total gross weight. Trailer hitches, and the vehicles they are bolted to, both have TW ratings and you'll want to ensure your trailer's TW load exceeds neither the hitch's nor the truck's ratings.
We offer a scale # e99044 to enable easy measurement of trailer TW. Properly loaded trailers handle better and have fewer issues with sway. You can refer to the two linked articles for more on trailer TW and towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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