Trailer tongue height

[Biosafena]

I am working on building my own trailer to tow behind my 2012 RT Ltd. and need to know what the tongue height should be. Anyone got a tape measure and a hitch handy?? :)


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[Biosafena]

I am asking because I have not purchased the hitch for the Spyder yet. I know, proverbial cart before the horse!


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[NancysToy]

Hitch height is about a foot. Basically the hitch extends out straight from the swingarm...so the ball is about at axle height. Spyder tongue weight is limited to 40 pounds. It should not be less than 15. Your trailer weight is very dependent on how the trailer is constructed and loaded. A tongue mounted cooler can really add to it in a hurry, and a rear mounted spare tire can make it too light. As a general rule of thumb, 10%-20% of the loaded trailer weight is the norm for trailers.

[Biosafena]

Thanks! Quality information as usual!!


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[captblack]

Top of the ball is 13.5" (BRP hitch) ... Good luck!