AngryAmish Posted August 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 21, 2013 Is this too long ? The tongue ? I find this trailer is just too long itself. Can the tongue be chopped a foot or 18" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted August 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 21, 2013 The tongue length should be twice as long as the axle width. The pics look like it's way too long. Axle width X two = tongue length.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 21, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 21, 2013 It looks a little long. The rule of thumb is; Measure the distance from center of one tire to the center of the other tire. The distance from the center of the axle to the center of the ball should be 1.5 to 2 times the tire centers distance. I stretched mine to the 2 times for better stability. Dang, type to slow again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryAmish Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted August 21, 2013 Thank you gentlemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted August 21, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 21, 2013 Definetly too long but looks easy to fix. You could always cut and try it, then cut again if necessary remember you can only do that so many times. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted August 21, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2013 I re did the tongue on my trailer making it twice the length of the axle. Didn't like the look then realized there was an opportunity for additional storage space. Slapped on car rack and a storage box and now I love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted August 21, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 21, 2013 I learned something today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Horse Cowboy Posted August 21, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 21, 2013 Easily shortened, just unbolt the ball hitch, cut the sqauare tubing to desired length, drill holes and bolt the ball hitch back on. C.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryAmish Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 21, 2013 Trailer shown is 300lbs (empty). Is that too much ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted August 22, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 22, 2013 No campers are heavier than that, some are 350 lbs. Sure does not look like a 300 lbs trailer. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted August 22, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 22, 2013 I re did the tongue on my trailer making it twice the length of the axle. Didn't like the look then realized there was an opportunity for additional storage space. Slapped on car rack and a storage box and now I love it!! What tongue weight are you running at? I've always been told 20 lbs is the target...but you must be way over that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted August 22, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 22, 2013 Done all that in previous posts. I've had that trailer all over this country and Canada since 2009 numerous times! Gave up on trying to prove it's safe construction long ago. It really smacks against some's idea of what a MC Trailer should be. Hate it for them but love my trailer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted August 22, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 22, 2013 One of the things you gain with a long tongue is being able to control backing up easier. The trailer wil not react as fast to the much quicker movements of the trailer ball on the bike. With a shorter tongue the trailer almost has a mind of it's own, and backing out of a motel parking space is a PITA... I think by the time you add an ice chest it won't look as remote.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorcycle_1300 Posted August 22, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 22, 2013 Definetly too long but looks easy to fix. You could always cut and try it, then cut again if necessary remember you can only do that so many times. Brad I cut it twice and it is still too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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