The Towing Thread (Unofficially)

[NE Raptor]

@MDJAK @NE Raptor what trailer hitches are you guys using?

I am running an Andersen adjustable so you can make sure you are sitting level no matter the trailer height. It is pretty handy.

 

[NE Raptor]

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Nice!! ATC makes very nice stuff

 

[gto19]

I tow a 20 foot ATC ch405 . Obviously my ram 2500 towed it better but the raptor tows it decently

 

[Johnkn]

Ty. When you say that though, and obviously I don’t know a lot about it, isn’t the tongue weight going to be what it is? In other words, can you intentionally load more toward the rear of the trailer than front or middle? I guess that would lighten tongue weight. For instance, if my heaviest item is a 700 pound Atv, should it rest in middle of trailer?

You need 10% of the total trailer weight as tongue weight to avoid sway. 3000lb total trailer weight = 300lb at the ball.

As loads get heavier, a weight distribution hitch will help mitigate rear end droop

 

[MDJAK]

 

[MDJAK]

 

[dmb359]

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[MDJAK]

You need 10% of the total trailer weight as tongue weight to avoid sway. 3000lb total trailer weight = 300lb at the ball.

As loads get heavier, a weight distribution hitch will help mitigate rear end droop

So how does one weigh the weight on the tongue? I've seen hitches that have built in scales. is that the only way? TY.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

So how does one weigh the weight on the tongue? I've seen hitches that have built in scales. is that the only way? TY.

well i herniate a disc at 400lbs......

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

funny enough as it sounds, use a normal scale. put a piece of wood down on top of it and set the hitch or wheel on top of it.