(rcoleman)
What is the proper way to balance a trailer? I have a 18ft CC sitting on
a single axle trailer, and I'm getting ready to replace the
springs(rusted). The other day, I was talking to a guy with a 26 footer,
also on a trailer, and he could lift his trailer tongue with one hand.
No way I can do that with mine. So it got me thinking of ways I could
fix it. The boat sits well, so I don't think shifting the boat is the
answer, so how about moving the axle slightly forward when I change the
springs? I'm not even sure I can do that.
So, how do you balance a trailer, and most of all, what is the stupidest
thing that could happen from the effort?
Thanks
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This came up a few years ago and the consensus was that for a boat 20 to
25 feet the average weight should be from 75 to 100 pounds on the
tongue. Out of curiosity, I checked the tongue weight on my 21 footer
by putting a regular bathroom scale under the tongue jack. It showed
85 pounds which was what the dealer set it up for. (About the only
thing he did right!!)

Happy boating and thanx for posting a boat related topic!!

Norm