How High Should My Trailer Hitch Be From the Ground When Towing
Saturday, November 16, 2013 | Labels: be, from, ground, high, hitch, how, my, should, the, towing, trailer, when | |The Tongue Weight
The tongue weight is the downward force that the tongue of the trailer applies to the hitch of the tow vehicle. This will affect the height of your trailer hitch, and it should be 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight.
Gross Towing Weight
Gross towing weight is the weight of a fully loaded trailer. Distributing the weight on the trailer will adjust the tongue weight and height of the trailer hitch. Sixty percent of the load should be on the trailer floor in front of the axle.
Bottom Line
Trailer hitch height from the ground should be around 15 to 18 inches. This can be adjusted with the tongue weight and gross towing weight. The tongue weight must be in balance for a safe towing vehicle.
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