[OspreyVic]

tfink, it is my understanding that tongue weight is normally maxed out at 10% of what you are towing. Checking your owners manual for your vehicle would be my starting point.

Then its a case of finding scales you can use to find out where you are now.

On 12/28/2005 we had the opportunity to have our 2005 Triumph weighed. The “Irresistible” came in at 4,585 pounds with a full tank of fuel, the Yamaha F-150 four stroke, and the Rolls Axle trailer. We calculated the tongue weight at 300 pounds. If you have read our modifications Article, then you know this also includes the radar arch, two Group 31 AGM batteries, electronics, etc.

Our setup gives us a good ride with no bounce unless we go over railroad tracks or something that rough.

Changing things to see what happens is not all bad provided you start with all you can learn first. You can always move back to where you currently are. Might also check with your auto mechanic, maybe heavy duty shocks and springs are your best answer. Just need to know where you are now before proceeding. Harder to ask good questions without having some answers first.

Glad you found this old post helpfull.