Thread: trailer tounge length minmal

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    Default trailer tounge length minmal

    how short can I cut a trailer tongue i have a feeling my tongue is way to long sitting at just under 4 feet

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    As short as you want it -- it all depends on the trailer & how it's loaded.

    You want to keep 10 - 15% of the trailer weight on the tongue, and assuming no other differences, the longer the tongue, the more clearance you have for backing/turning before the trailer and truck meet.
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    Search "tongue length" on here, it has been discussed many times.

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