How to Determine Trailer Weight
Updated 11/10/2025 | Published 11/09/2025
Question:
How can I measure the total weight of my loaded trailer to figure out what the proper tongue weight should be for my loaded trailer?
asked by: Howard B
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Expert Reply:
Hey Howard, the easiest way to determine what your total trailer weight is would be to find a local weigh station to you and just pull the trailer onto the scales. Then you can determine from there with a tongue weight scale like the part # BTBRV004 if your tongue weight is between 10 and 15 percent like it needs to be. Do you have an idea what the trailer weighs?
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale for Trailers - 1,000 lbs - Fixed
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- Standalone Scale
- 1000 lbs
- Fixed Height
- Big Truck Big RV
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Howard B.
11/10/2025
I only have my trailer’s empty weight. I guess I could get the specified weight of my loaded car and add the two weights for a close total estimated weight.