Best Ways to Determine Tongue Weight for Weight Distribution

Question:

I need to purchase a wd hitch, but I am not sure what the tongue weight is of my horse trailer. I know the length and weight of it. I was thinking maybe around 800 or 900 pounds. Is there a way i can figure that weight out without taking it to a weight place with my horse in it? Thank you

asked by: Laura

Expert Reply:

It's going to most likely be 10-15 percent of the total trailer when loaded. So you'd need to get the total weight and use that figure to get a ballpark. But beyond that the best way is to take it to a weigh station or use the etrailer tongue weight scale # e99044.

Once you know your tongue weight you will want to check out the link I attached that has all of the weight distribution systems we carry. You will be able to select your tongue weight from the filters to see what would be rated for your setup.

expert reply by: Jameson C