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Just remember a maximum of 10% of gross on ball. I like about 5%. If you put too much weight on the ball your steering, will be vague and very light. That is also dangerous. Weigh your your boat and trailer, so you know what your dealing with.
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Hey team, So Ive had the boat moved forward and lower on the trailer and know the draw bar weight sits around the 120kg mark and wow what a change that has made. its like the boats not there any more tows like a dream. thank you to everyone for all your help 
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Can you move the hitch post forward, easier than moving axles, Best multi fit coupling the ALKO if not braked or the CM braked .....they bigh automatically adjust to suit the ball sizes and yes a 50 mm coupling will come off a 1 7/8 towball
i just want to go fishing..........amd ignore all my adult problems
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