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Old 09-27-2014, 04:37 PM   #9
Richard6959
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Originally Posted by KanTC View Post
Richard,

You're correct - most likely your LOADED tongue weight is 'over' 1000 lbs. How much over 1000 lbs...?... is anyone's guess.
The only way to get an exact tongue weight (loaded as usual & ready to camp) is to take the trailer to a scale. Is there a CAT
scale in your area? Another option is to calculate an *estimate* based on the trailer's GVWR of 9500 lbs.
9,500 x 13% (average/estimate, loaded tongue weight) = 1235 lbs

If this is a new/recent purchase, maybe the dealer would exchange the WDH (or the bars) for the next size?

Terri, the Chevy co-pilot
Yes this is a recent purchase in late August. I sent an email to the dealer, will call them tomorrow. I also contacted EZHitch to inquire in case the dealer tried to blow smoke.
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