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

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

Yes, I understand that an unladen dolly will have more tongue weight.  Most 
especially with any manufactured dolly.  BUT, we are talking about a homemade 
unit, without a set of plans...  Therfore, leverage may or may not be at work 
depending on its orientation of where the load is, and where the front wheels 
will be held, correct?  Perhaps you know more about the plan of how this is 
being built than I do...  If so, please share...
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Regards,
David Utley
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Quoting L F <rocco16v@netzero.net>:

> David
>  You are correct FOR AN UNLADEN DOLLY.  
> However, for one with a car on it, tongue weight is not a factor.
> 
> Larry
>   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?
> 
> 
> 
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