Homemade VW car dolly - What is a good tongue weight?

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

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Quoting L F <rocco16v@netzero.net>:

> Coupla' things;
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> Since a dolly is really a four-wheeled trailer (with the car on it), tongue
> weight would be inconsequential.

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The only dollys I know of have two wheels total, so tongue weight is somewhat 
of a factor.  It should not be more than 500lbs by my reckoning, therefore 
with good tire pressure and a good working suspension, no problems...

Am I wrong, or did I misunderstand something?