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tongue weight spec vs gross trailer rating

Yahoo Message Number: 76661
looking to get atrailer for both my jeep and Harley. With trailer and stuff @ 10,000 lbs. My hitch says 10,000 gross trailer weight. But the tongue weight states 600lbs. I thought normal tongue was 10% of gross. I believe the coach will tow trailer, Any help why tongue so low. May have to change plans. Was hoping to retire with bike.

Thanks

Kelly Campion
Luck dragon

2004 36' Allure 30734

Re: tongue weight spec vs gross trailer rating

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Yahoo Message Number: 76662
You will need to have your present hitch beefed up by a very good experienced shop. I tow just under #10,000 without issue, after our hitch was beefed up. The coach power train will handle it will. Make sure you have brakes on all 4 trailer wheels and good control system. This is the control I use and like.

http://www.crofttrailer.com/site/products/56/57/61/462/details.html?PHPSESSID=ba733c0fb7c274669fbfdc6c07cd247f
Leonard

97' Magna 5418

Re: tongue weight spec vs gross trailer rating

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Yahoo Message Number: 76665
Kelly- if in the Austin Texas area- Spiller Custon Hitch on south Congress is one of the best for modifing hitches

Robert Huffhines
2007 Tribute #81042

From: JUNE

To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2012 7:41 PM Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] tongue weight spec vs gross trailer rating

looking to get atrailer for both my jeep and Harley. With trailer and stuff @ 10,000 lbs. My hitch says 10,000 gross trailer weight. But the tongue weight states 600lbs. I thought normal tongue was 10% of gross. I believe the coach will tow trailer, Any help why tongue so low. May have to change plans. Was hoping to retire with bike.

Thanks

Kelly Campion
Luck dragon

2004 36' Allure 30734

Re: tongue weight spec vs gross trailer rating

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 76672
Interesting, I also called CC to get info on the hitch. I bought the coach through them in July. Tech support to understand low tongue weight. Got transfer to a pay extension, just 25.00 to ask a question on design. I guess I'll have to find another source from now on. Sure glad we have this forum for help and support. Thanks everyone for everyones support to each other.
Kelly Campion