View Single Post
Old 11-20-2005, 12:46 PM   #23
nickcrowhurst
Rivet Master
Profile: 
Posts: 1,051

Lamar, I've just entered your figures into the equation, assuming your empty tongue weight of 580 pounds, 33 inch bars, and 206 inches (a guess) from trailer axle center to ball, and rear TV overhang of 60 inches. The chain tension required is 816 pounds, or 408 pounds per chain. That's about 20% less than my rig, because of your lower tongue weight I obtained from searching this forum. I use an Eaz-lift 1000lb hitch!
Nick.
__________________
Nick Crowhurst, Excella 25 1988, Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel. England in summer, USA in winter.
"The price of freedom is eternal maintenance."
nickcrowhurst is offline   Reply With Quote