That is a very important point to consider as Steep Ramp angles cause issues . A Centering Keel Roller helps a lot there provided you don't crush itDon't forget about checking clearance to your trailer frame cross members to your keel if you go lower. Loading puts the bow keel at an unfavorable angle potentially.
Hey Mike, that’s interesting that you mention 6% was better than %10. From all my research and advice given to me, I was under the impression that 10% was the minimum for safe towing operation. Have you had any sway issues with only 6%? I’m hoping to reduce the tongue weight as I plan to tow the boat with a 41” hitch extension/weight distribution, behind the truck and camper. The new boat and trailer is around 7500lbs and that is exactly what I am rated to tow with that extension/weight distribution setup. Unfortunately the Arctic Fox camper we have is a beast and I’m just about over my payload, even with no water in the unit. A reduction in toungue weight to 6% would have me laughing...
I looked at extensions briefly all I saw was a 24 " rated for 7500 towing that's tough to visualize what your using.
Don't forget about checking clearance to your trailer frame cross members to your keel if you go lower. Loading puts the bow keel at an unfavorable angle potentially.
I put some info. on post 22 for youI’m more speaking to the idea of 6% tongue weight and your experience with it..
Hi Dave found a couple of photos that show. I'm now 3rd hole down from the top on the front and second down from the top on the rear the bunks are about 1 " from each of the Hull strakes .
So when I adjusted the bunks I adjusted the winch post as well.
I might try going down 1 more hole on each this summer not sure but I'm going to add a centering Keel Roller for sure
I found a couple , I had to zoom in on to see the hole positions . I have to crash work at 5:00 AMV
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Sorry Mike, not sure how I missed that! That’s great info, thank you for that. My concern isn’t alleviating any weight from the extension, as it is actually rated for 750lb TW or 7500lb GTW. My concern was reducing the overall payload on the truck. Less tongue weight=less payload.I put some info. on post 22 for you
Sorry Mike, not sure how I missed that! That’s great info, thank you for that. My concern isn’t alleviating any weight from the extension, as it is actually rated for 750lb TW or 7500lb GTW. My concern was reducing the overall payload on the truck. Less tongue weight=less payload.
Nice thanks for all the info mike, might lower mine down, seems to tow pretty good but I would think that the lower it sits the better.
Why to you have the back bunks and fronts at different heights?