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Help adjusting trailer bunks/rollers PLEASE
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<blockquote data-quote="Ronbedard57" data-source="post: 491225" data-attributes="member: 28449"><p>Hi,</p><p>Nice set-up! I'd add that you could easily check total weight/tongue weight ratio once you've got the bunks sorted out. Load it up like you're going to tow it, and head over to the local junkyard or transfer station. Most will let you weigh the boat and trailer. Back at home, measure the tongue weight with a bathroom scale and a 2x4 "T" cut to match the tongue height when towing. You're shooting for 10-12% of total weight.</p><p>If you're off, you can move the axle position forward or back to get where you want to be. Insufficient tongue weight allows the trailer to exert an upward force on the ball every time you hit a bump. The hitch mechanism wears out too soon this way. Too much tongue weight causes other issues not the least of which is the exertion needed to move the trailer around manually.</p><p>When this is done correctly, the rig tows without swerving, and the least possible strain is placed on the vehicle and hitch parts.</p><p>Best of luck,</p><p>Ron</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ronbedard57, post: 491225, member: 28449"] Hi, Nice set-up! I'd add that you could easily check total weight/tongue weight ratio once you've got the bunks sorted out. Load it up like you're going to tow it, and head over to the local junkyard or transfer station. Most will let you weigh the boat and trailer. Back at home, measure the tongue weight with a bathroom scale and a 2x4 "T" cut to match the tongue height when towing. You're shooting for 10-12% of total weight. If you're off, you can move the axle position forward or back to get where you want to be. Insufficient tongue weight allows the trailer to exert an upward force on the ball every time you hit a bump. The hitch mechanism wears out too soon this way. Too much tongue weight causes other issues not the least of which is the exertion needed to move the trailer around manually. When this is done correctly, the rig tows without swerving, and the least possible strain is placed on the vehicle and hitch parts. Best of luck, Ron [/QUOTE]
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