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Re: Lose the death wiggle
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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69
Trailer sway can usually be reduced or eliminated by running 10% to 15% (target 12%) of the gross trailer weight on the hitch. I'd check that before replacing expensive steering components unless you know the components are worn to the point of needing replacement. For the boat pictured above, I'd drop the hitch until the trailer is level. Then check the tongue weight (at that height) vs. the gross load (trailer plus boat, fuel and gear). If not near 12% you can move the trailer axles rearward. For that size boat and a dead weight hitch, it doesn't look like much weight on the back of the Suburban. I'd guess that boat, trailer and gear weigh at least 4500#-5000#. If so, weight on the hitch should be 550# to 600#.
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Good advise, you can also adjust boats by moving the winch stand forward or backward to get the weight right...cars are easy, just drive it on the trailer til its right.
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