Tandem trailer, measuring loaded ball weight - ideas?
 

Hey there, I'm adapting my tandem trailer to tow my GTR to track days with my WG Grand Cherokee (V8).

I had the trailer made to accomodate a car, but as with all projects - it needs 'improving'.

Anyhow, I'm trying to determine the 'optimal' position of the car on the trailer to suit the ball weight, and to avoid the trailer 'wobbling'.

Ideally, I expect the ball weight to be no more than 200kg's, but need ideas on how to best measure the ball weight (safely).

Ideas/help would be appreciated.

Public weighbridge

a set of scales that will take up to 250 kgs or more .
put it under the jocky wheel and load car so that u can move it back and forth till you find the best position to get the ball weight you want . thats what i did when i was building my trailer .just remember to support rear of trailer so it cant tip .and choc wheels apply hand brake.

bathroom scales

Don't know of any bathroom scales that go over a hundred kg's!!

harris scarfe has them.... here you go http://www.harrisscarfe.com.au/elect...m-scales-.html

Wife couldn't belief it when she saw they will order in one the go to 220kg....

WOW!! :shock: