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The tongue load (A) of any trailer is
very important because it is also
part of the vehicle weight. The
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the
vehicle, any cargo carried in it,
and the people who will be riding in
the vehicle as well as trailer tongue
weight. Vehicle options, equipment,
passengers, and cargo in the
vehicle reduce the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry,
which will also reduce the trailer
weight the vehicle can tow. See
for more information about the
vehicle's maximum load capacity.
Trailer tongue weight (A) should
be 10 percent to 15 percent and
fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin
weight should be 15 to 25 percent of
the loaded trailer weight (B) up to
the maximums for vehicle series
and hitch type.
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