If tongue weight is greater than 10% of Total Weight, decrease distance "D" by "X" where
Example #1 - Tongue greater than 10% of Total Weight
Tongue Weight =
Wheel Weight =
D =
Total Weight =
% Tongue Wgt =
"X" =
1025#
7200#
264
8225#
1025 8225
= 0.1246 or 12.5%1025-822.5 8225
X 264 = 6.499"Move the Axle(s) toward the Tongue of the trailer approximately 6.5"
New D = D - 6.5" = 264 - 6.5" = 257.5"
If tongue weight is less than 10% of Total Weight, increase distance "D" by "X" where
Example #2 - Tongue less than 10% of Total Weight
Tongue Weight =
Wheel Weight =
D =
Total Weight =
% Tongue Wgt =
"X" =
300#
8200#
264
8500#
300 8500
= 0.035 or 3.5%850-300 8500
X 264 = 17"Move the Axle(s) toward the Rear of the trailer approximately 17"
New D = D + 17" = 264 + 17" = 281"
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