Gene Kearns wrote:
On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:55:55 GMT, Don White
wrote:


Gene Kearns wrote:


For a properly sized trailer and tow vehicle, you need about 10% of
the towed weight on the tongue of the trailer.. Chose the length of
trailer accordingly. Just because the boat "fits" doesn't mean that it
will be safe to tow.....


You can adjust this by moving axle forward or back.


It would be the rare trailer that allowed this without re-drilling
holes for spring hanger mounting bolts.


Some companies even advise a low of 7%.


"I've never seen this! I have, however, seen figures over 15% suggested
for travel trailer."


** See ShoreLand'r site Step 3 for trailer setup.
http://www.shorelandr.com/pages/forum/f_trstep3.html