When loading any trailer / vehicle combo for the first time.... Place a bathroom scale under the tongue dolly wheel or use a 4x4 so that as you load you see what tongue weight you have..... always at least 250 lb.!!! Light Trucks and cars... 350lb.!! Matt Nall Charleston, Oregon http://tinyurl.com/The-Corvair-Patio http://tinyurl.com/Matts-Tech-Pages