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Old 09-13-2020, 07:02 PM   #7
kenparker0703
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Default Re: Centering 1930 Model A Deluxe Coupe on towing trailer

I haul my woody and my coupe on a 16' wooded bed car hauler regurly. here is whi did.
Hook trailer to truck.
Drive car onto trailer. Place wifes bathroom scale under jack stand.
Unhook trailer and let down on the scale. Your target is 10% to 15% of total weight of trailer and car.

Roll car forward until you have that weight on the scale.
Mark on trailer bed where the front tires are. I put (screwed) a 2x2" board across in front of the front tires.
When I load I can drive on until the front tires touch the 2x2" and each time I know I have 15% of my lod on the truck trailer hitch.


Model A coupe weighs approx 2300 lbs. Your trailer will weigh between 1200 and 1400 lbs. Total weight of car and trailer is between 3500 and 3700 lbs. That means you need between 350 to 400 lbs of weight on the trailer hitch/tounge.
Happy towing. ken
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