Trailer wagging the dog

[JMacs]

I know almost all of us have been told, some way or another, to always make sure you have at least 10% of the trailer weight on the tongue. For those of you who like clean underwear and don't want to experiment on your own to see what happens if you don't follow this rule, U-Haul has created a great little demo. Me and my dirty underwear can attest to the accuracy of the demonstration.

https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/Tips/8335/How-To-Request-Your-Own-Safe-Trailering-Demonstrator/

 

[JMacs]

Close. 60% of the weight should be in front of the axles.

 

[OCD Overland]

I bet you meant to write 60% ??

I'd need some strong springs to carry a 3000 lb tongue weight.

 

[flipmachine]

10-15% percent of the trailer weight should be on the tongue.