Load & Tie-Down a UTV and measure affect on Tongue Weight

[@MichaelLeppek-w3i]

Running tie dn straps through cab ,easy but NOT a good practice 😮

[@grayman618]

I like your video except for tying down the machine. You shouldn't run your tie down around the angle iron, that's just not a good idea.They can rub and then break.

[@corporategonecountry]

Really appreciate your comment. Yes, that can happen.

[@ramalama9030]

Good video except your tie down method is reducing your natural suspension……..tying down the wheels is better and allows your suspension to work. Look it up, it may give you some ideas.

[@corporategonecountry]

Thanks much! I'll definitely look at that.

[@wg5768]

Just using a measurement doesn't give you the correct tongue weight. Also, replace that trailer jack with a side mounted flip up model. If you ever drop your tailgate onto that jack,you'll wish you had!

[@corporategonecountry]

Thanks so much for commenting. Correct, using a linear measurement does not give weight. It can only give you an order of magnitude on deflection or movement. i was not necessarily trying to measure the weight, but rather simply demonstrating the effect of moving weight forward on the trailer. One could certainly argue that a 1" deflection is not much, but I did think it was significant. On the side mounted flip up jack, you couldn't be more correct. I used to have one and should get another one. I usually put a couple of gloves on top of the jack if I am putting the tailgate down while the trailer is hooked up. At least that provides a cushion for the short period of time that I have the tailgate down. Thanks again for watching and commenting.