Trailer weight distribution

[Kleyny]

I was playing with my trailer today believe it or not there was quite a difference on the ball weight form hitch on the ground to raised past horizontal.

So i got my 55kgs with the trailer horizontal (close to ball height) i done this by moving the boat back on the trailer to take weight off and of course forward to put weight on with it still on the scales. I moved mine back around 4" to take some off. (of course this method you have to be careful the boat is still supported correctly).

Hope this helps

neil

[Crooked]

I was thinking of moving the boat back on the trailer a bit as you suggest Neil, but if as you say it is a bit lighter at horizontal than it is on the floor (where I measured my ball weight) then it is about right. So I think I'll leave it the way it is, tows very well and no effect on tow vehicle which is a hilux.

Just got to fit the jockey wheel, on the drivers side too as don't want to bang my shin or head!

Evan

[crabs]

for a 750kg and up total weight you should have about 75 to 100kg on the ball .
50 kgs sounds about right for a boat that size.
You must have a good load on the ball other wize the trailer will want to pop the ball and that will be a mess on the highway.

[STUIE63]

When using the swivel type jockey wheel always swivel it so that the wheel is at the back not facing forward.Check that is locked in .And check it again.Like i say always wheel to the back you don't want it coming free and digging into the road while you are towing.
Stuie