Trailer Dolly Tongue Weight Capacity
Question:
Is the weight capacity the tongue weight or the weight of the boat and trailer?
asked by: John R
Expert Reply:
The Rack'em Trailer Dolly # RA20 is rated for up to 500 lbs tongue weight and uses a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball. This style dolly isn't available in larger sizes because the weight of the trailer and lack of brakes becomes a safety risk.
If you have a trailer with a 2 inch hitch ball coupler or 2-5/16 inch coupler, then I recommend using the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive # TVXL2 or # TVXL25 depending on the hitch ball size needed. These trailer dolly options have an integrated brake and also have the driving mechanism to allow you to safely move trailers up to 1,000 lb tongue weight with the manual crank or the drill adapter.
An alternative is to use the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover - Topwind - 15" Lift - 500 lbs # STC-V211 which attaches to your trailer frame and replaces a swing away jack.
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Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover - Topwind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Dolly
- Manual Dolly
- 5000 lbs Capacity
- 15 Inch Tall
- Steel
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Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Dolly
- Manual Dolly
- 10000 lbs Capacity
- 19 Inch Tall
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- Black
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Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs
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- Manual Dolly
- 10000 lbs Capacity
- 19 Inch Tall
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- Steel
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- Black
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- Trailer Dolly
- Manual Dolly
- 500 lbs Capacity
- 16 Inch Tall
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- 18 Inch Tall
- 19 Inch Tall
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- Black
- RackEm
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