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1. Weigh the trailer (under wheels) "Wheel Weight"
2. Obtain "Tongue Weight" (Actual)
3. Measure distance from tongue to axle, or to
center between Dual Axle Set (D)
4. Determine Total Weight
Total Weight = Tongue Weight + Wheel Weight
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| Tongue greater than 10% of Total Weight |
If tongue weight is greater than 10% of
Total Weight, decrease distance "D" by "X" where
| X = |
(Tongue Weight - 10% Total) |
Times D |
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Total Weight |
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| Example #1 - Tongue greater than 10% of Total Weight |
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Tongue Weight |
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1025# |
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Wheel Weight |
= |
7200# |
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D |
= |
264" |
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Total Weight |
= |
8225# |
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| % Tongue Weight |
= |
1025
8225# |
= 0.1246 or 12 1/2% |
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X |
= |
1025 - 822.5
8225
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Times 264 = 6.499" |
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Move the Axle(s) toward the Tongue of the trailer
approximately 6 1/2"
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New D = D - 6 1/2 = 264 - 6 1/2" = 257.5"
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Tongue weight is less than
10% of Total Weight |
If tongue weight is less than 10% of
Total Weight, increase distance "D" by "X" where
| X = |
(Tongue Weight - 10% Total) |
Times D |
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Total Weight |
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| Example #2 - Tongue less than 10% of Total Weight |
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Tongue Weight |
= |
300# |
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Wheel Weight |
= |
8200# |
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D |
= |
264" |
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Total Weight |
= |
8500# |
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| % Tongue Weight |
= |
300
8500# |
= 0.035 or 3 1/2% |
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X |
= |
850 - 300
8500#
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Times 264 = 17" |
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Move the Axle(s) toward the Rear of the trailer
approximately 17"
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New D = D + 17" = 264 + 17 = 281"
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