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On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:14:46 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:21:44 GMT, "LoogyPicker"
wrote:

Dual axle boat trailers normally need no more than 3% tongue weight.


That has *not* been my experience, at least not for interstate highway
speeds. After a lot of tuning I ended up with around 7or 8% before I
felt comfortable with my old boat/trailer combo. Proper tire
inflation on both truck and trailer is important also.


My last trailer manual recommended between 6% - 10%. I opted for 8%, which
put me about 420lbs.
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