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<blockquote data-quote="EricM" data-source="post: 1462384" data-attributes="member: 20286"><p>Given that you had no clue that adjusting the load forward/backwards on the trailer affects the tongue weight- I'm going to take a WAG that you just loaded that thing up and rolled out with zero consideration for the tongue weight whatsoever. That's why you have bent springs. I assume you've noticed that you are the <em>only one</em> posting pics of bent springs here...</p><p></p><p>What you should have done was a rough estimate of the loaded trailer weight. Figure 10% as a starting point for tongue wight. So if you have a 3300 lb loaded trailer, you want about 330 lbs of tongue weight. Use a scale setup of some sort, and see what you have with it loaded on the trailer the way you'd prefer. If it's around 10-15%, call it good as a start. If it's higher, move the load back. If it's lower, move it forward. Once you get it right, mark the location of the tires of the SxS on the trailer or install a wheel stop for next time. You can then try small adjustments of the SxS forward/backwards over time to dial it in perfectly.</p><p></p><p>As for the angle of the tongue, as stated above, you need a drop hitch. If you plan to tow multiple trailers, get an adjustable one. In general though, most smaller trailers are setup for an 18" ball height. You can measure up to the bottom of the receiver, add the ball height, then subtract 18". That's the drop needed typically. SAo if it's 20 in to the bottom of the</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EricM, post: 1462384, member: 20286"] Given that you had no clue that adjusting the load forward/backwards on the trailer affects the tongue weight- I'm going to take a WAG that you just loaded that thing up and rolled out with zero consideration for the tongue weight whatsoever. That's why you have bent springs. I assume you've noticed that you are the [I]only one[/I] posting pics of bent springs here... What you should have done was a rough estimate of the loaded trailer weight. Figure 10% as a starting point for tongue wight. So if you have a 3300 lb loaded trailer, you want about 330 lbs of tongue weight. Use a scale setup of some sort, and see what you have with it loaded on the trailer the way you'd prefer. If it's around 10-15%, call it good as a start. If it's higher, move the load back. If it's lower, move it forward. Once you get it right, mark the location of the tires of the SxS on the trailer or install a wheel stop for next time. You can then try small adjustments of the SxS forward/backwards over time to dial it in perfectly. As for the angle of the tongue, as stated above, you need a drop hitch. If you plan to tow multiple trailers, get an adjustable one. In general though, most smaller trailers are setup for an 18" ball height. You can measure up to the bottom of the receiver, add the ball height, then subtract 18". That's the drop needed typically. SAo if it's 20 in to the bottom of the [/QUOTE]
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