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Default 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 (V.

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