My new rig is ordered and dealer advises that when the boat is on the trailer everthing will measure about 24 ft from coast to coast. However my garage is about 6 inches better than 24 ft and I would like to have a few more bonus inches to walk around the boat. I also need to be able to get my tractor out in the winter to plow snow. I could angle the boat in the garage but would anticipate loosing a lot of useful space by doing this. I am considering a swing away tongue which will give me about 18" to 2ft. extra room but have a few questions and concerns:<br /><br />Does the swing away tongue result in any additional sway when towing and can sway controls be used with swing tongues if I wish to put one on?<br />Does it require any more maintenance than a conventional fixed tongue?<br />Is it just as safe to tow as a conventional fixed tongue?<br />Are there any other advantages or disadvantages to help influence my decision?<br /><br />I looked at a swing tongue set up outside their showroom and it seemed to lock up relatively solid. I'm just not sure if I will have to make any compromises if I decide to go the swing away tongue route.<br />The dealer indicates there is no upcharge for the swing tongue which will be on a Caravan tandem bunk trailer. The fixed tongue alternative would be a Load Rite tandem bunk trailer. Both trailers would be rigged with surge brakes on all four wheels with a brake flush kit. The boat is a 19'11" polar center console weighing in around 2600 lbs with motor. I am pulling it with a Chev. 2500 Silverado w/Duramax Diesel.<br /><br />Helpful advice appreciated<br />Kevin
