Weight distribution

[Red21]

I have ordered a P 1000-5. I am curious as to the weight distribution between the front and rear tires. Is it 50/50? 60/40? In other words, is there more weight on the front or rear of the unit?

 

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[Plumber32]

I have ordered a P 1000-5. I am curious as to the weight distribution between the front and rear tires. Is it 50/50? 60/40? In other words, is there more weight on the front or rear of the unit?

Rear, not sure on % though. I'd guess 40/60. 2 pioneer 1000-5 on a 20' car hauler will sway, have to turn the rear one backwards.

 

[Remington]

What @Plumber32 said!
What you doing @Red21 to have to know this?

 

[Red21]

Wanting to know if I should drive the 1000 on forward, or back it onto the trailer.

 

[Killer223]

Wanting to know if I should drive the 1000 on forward, or back it onto the trailer.

that would depend on trailer, and if you can get the desired 15-20% tongue weight.

 

[CID]

Googling (well, ok, Bing) 'recommended tongue weight on trailer' 10-15% shows up several times.

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[WagginTail]

that would depend on trailer, and if you can get the desired 15-20% tongue weight.

Googling (well, ok, Bing) 'recommended tongue weight on trailer' 10-15% shows up several times.

recommended tongue weight on trailer - Bing

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10% to 15% on bumper pull trailer. 15% to 20% on gooseneck trailer

 

[Worse1]

I have the same question. Feedback and sample pictures are appreciated.

Just got a single axle utility trailer 12ft in length X 73” inside fender to fender. Should the pioneer “engine” sit right above the axle or does it need to be a little past the axle? Towards the tongue. I dont believe running the 1K5 all the way to the rail is a good thing, too much tongue weight imo. Thx guys.

 

[tdhanses]

I have a 6x12 and run mine up close to the front rail, maybe within 5”, trailers perfectly.

 

[CID]

I have the same question. Feedback and sample pictures are appreciated.

Just got a single axle utility trailer 12ft in length X 73” inside fender to fender. Should the pioneer “engine” sit right above the axle or does it need to be a little past the axle? Towards the tongue. I dont believe running the 1K5 all the way to the rail is a good thing, too much tongue weight imo. Thx guys.

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I bought a 300# shipping scale for reasonable money and use it to set my tongue weight. I have a class C motorhome with a meager 350 lb. tongue weight rating. Wanting a cushion, I set the Talon at 250 lbs. It tows well down to 200 lbs. so I’m comfortable with those numbers.

Although not a P-1000, they’re quite similar in layout, this is how it sits with 250 lbs. on the tongue of my 14’ - 850 lb. trailer. Trailer alone had 129 lb. TW.

Adding 2 spares and a 54 lb. bed extender only moved it forward a few inches, check the distance between the fender and rear tire - still 250 lb. TW. (The red one was stolen )

 

[Worse1]

I bought a 300# shipping scale for reasonable money and use it to set my tongue weight. I have a class C motorhome with a meager 350 lb. tongue weight rating. Wanting a cushion, I set the Talon at 250 lbs. It tows well down to 200 lbs. so I’m comfortable with those numbers.

Although not a P-1000, they’re quite similar in layout, this is how it sits with 250 lbs. on the tongue of my 14’ - 850 lb. trailer. Trailer alone had 129 lb. TW.
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Adding 2 spares and a 54 lb. bed extender only moved it forward a few inches, check the distance between the fender and rear tire - still 250 lb. TW. (The red one was stolen )
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Thanks @CID