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Originally Posted by euromodder
On this side of the Atlantic, most passenger cars allow with 100-150 lbs, some 200lbs on the hitch. We don't use special sway gear, or special bars to move some of that weight forward on the tow vehicle, and yet we tow more trailer weight with passengers cars than what's allowed in the US.
While a positive downforce on the tongue is good to control the tow, and keep it from unloading the rear axle of the towing vehicle, there's no need for excessive tongue weights.
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10 to 20 percent is the standard. Less than that and you will kill someone, hopefully yourself.