The tongue of the boat trailer is the point where it hooks up to the hitch on the car. The length of the tongue is necessary to give some distance between the bow of the boat and the towing vehicle.
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The tongue of the trailer presses down on the trailer hitch, and that is tongue weight. How hard it presses down is a function of the weight in front of the trailer wheels, and how much of the weight is not offset by the weight behind the wheels. If the tongue weight is too great, the rear of the towing vehicle goes down. Too light, and the boat trailer will swing side to side.
So it puts the load over the axle of your trailer and not on the tongue... Even distribution.
Tongue weight is crucial when towing a boat because it affects the stability and control of the tow vehicle and trailer. Ideally, tongue weight should be between 10-15% of the total trailer weight; this ensures proper weight distribution, preventing swaying or fishtailing during travel. Insufficient tongue weight can lead to instability, while excessive tongue weight can overload the tow vehicle's rear axle, impacting braking and handling. Properly balancing the load enhances safety and performance on the road.
The young weight (or tongue weight) of a trailer should typically be about 10-15% of the total weight of the boat, motor, and gear. This ensures proper weight distribution and stability during towing, helping to prevent swaying and improving handling. It's important to stay within this range for safe towing practices.
Class II levels 3500lbs towing 350lbs tongue
When boat trailers have insufficient tongue weight, they can become unstable during towing, leading to swaying or fishtailing. This can make the trailer difficult to control, increasing the risk of accidents. Ideally, tongue weight should be between 10-15% of the total trailer load to ensure stability and safe handling. Properly distributing the load and securing it can help achieve the correct tongue weight.
When equipped properly 2000lbs towing with a 200lb. tongue weight.
maximum towing is 3500 LBS and 350 lbs max tongue weight
5000IBS TOWING W/500 IBS TONGUE WEIGHT CARRYING ,8500 AND 85 MAX TOWING DISTRIBUTED.
Only if you're towing the boat on a trailer.
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