R-21EC trailer tongue weight

[baz]

I've searched about but could not find a conclusive answer to "R-21EC trailer tongue weight". I did find some info but it was 2007 dated and thought I'd post to get a more up to date answer.

So with R-21EC on a standard factory supplied trailer (not sure what the specs are for this) what would the trailer's tongue weight be assuming say full tank (18 gals) fuel and little gear onboard ?

Thanks... 🙂

 

[Dave Patstone]

On any pull type (not 5th wheel or gooseneck) trailer hitch weight should be a minimum of 10% of the loaded trailer to a maximum of 30%. This will minimize any adverse handling problems such as swaying at highway speeds (too back end heavy) and should not want to "break out" under hard breaking situations.

 

[CORPSVET]

Surely someone has weighed their boat and trailer. If not I strongly suggest EVERY ONE does. The weight posted on the trailer is usually close, but the listed boat weights rarely are. You can go to most any truck stop with a scale or gravel pit or even a closed DOT scale (the often leave their scales on). In my opinion this is a safety issue.
I did and my boat weight is well over 2000 lbs more than published and I had almost no water and only 25 gallons of fuel and no gear on board, just dishes and bedding.
Fair winds and smooth seas.
Dave