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the tongue weight. Loading weight directly above the axle will have no
effect on the tongue weight.
Tongue weight can be easily be determined by placing the tongue of the
trailer on a scale and loading the trailer, adjusting the load to give the
desired result.
Make sure the trailer is level for accurate measurement.
Hitch Rating
Hitches come in different ratings depending on the trailer you intend to
tow. The first three classes are:
Class I
2000 lb. Max Trailer weight, 200 lb Max Tongue weight.
Class II
3500 lb. Max Trailer weight, 300 lb Max Tongue weight.
Class III 6000 lb. Max Trailer weight, 600 lb Max Tongue weight.
For your
Camp-Inn
TM
trailer we recommend using any one of these
three hitch classes.
The reason to use a Class III is that it is made with a 2‖ square receiver
tube. If you already have accessories, like a bike rack, with a 2‖ square
tube, they will be interchangeable. Another reason would be, if you have
other heavier trailers you plan to pull.
All three Classes may not be
available for your tow vehicle.
Hitch Height
To make your
Camp-Inn
TM
trailer look right when it is being towed, the
ball on your hitch should be set at the proper height for your trailer
model. Receiver hitches have inserts with different offsets so you can
adjust the ball height by changing inserts. Inserts are available in 2‖
increments and can be used offset-down or offset-up as needed.
Street Model:
14‖-16‖ measured from ground to top of ball.
SUV Model:
17‖-19‖ measured from ground to top of ball.
To measure this height without the trailer hitched, apply a downward
force of about 200 lbs to the hitch or rear bumper of the tow vehicle. (sit
on the bumper while measuring.)
Being outside these ranges by up to 3‖ either way will not damage the
trailer, but the trailer will not look level. Being outside these ranges by
more than 3‖ may affect tire wear and will increase or decrease tongue
weight, potentially causing unsafe handling.
