RDawson Posted November 17, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2018 I just saw this video about trailer dynamics and tongue weight. It does a pretty good job of showing the importance of proper loading. It doesn't really show tongue length and axle location differences though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted November 17, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2018 Yep, very important. That is why you have to be careful with a toy hauler. Adding weight to the usually rear of the trailer could induce dangerous sway. I was working with this engineer in FL. He thought he was a lot smarter than he was. Anyway, he hauled a load of household furnishings back to his IN home with a uhaul trailer and he was complaining about that terrible uhaul that would start swaying if he got above 55mph. I had to break the news to him that it was his fault by not putting enough weight on the tongue. Geez, I disliked that guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted November 18, 2018 Share #3 Posted November 18, 2018 When I first towed my sailboat (4200 lbs), I had sway issues. Added 2 anchors/chain and rode up in the V-berth and good to go for the past 14 years. I'm also being careful with my TT. There is a towing difference between empty gray/black water tanks and full! Yessiree. Both of my tanks are in the rear, when full, she's a different beastie entirely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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