What Is Trailer Tongue Weight?
Tongue weight is the downward force the trailer puts on the hitch. For most bumper-pull trailers, tongue weight is typically 10–15% of total trailer weight.
Why it matters
Tongue weight counts as payload. Too much tongue weight can overload the truck even if the towing rating looks high.
Quick estimate
- 6,000 lb trailer → ~600–900 lb tongue weight
- 8,000 lb trailer → ~800–1,200 lb tongue weight
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Note: This is a quick estimate. Verify using your door sticker and actual scale weights.
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