On the other hand, a trailer with too much tongue weight, causes the front tires to lose friction which in turn affects the steering and handling. So, it’s important to understand, if you are towing a loaded trailer with less than 10 percent tongue weight it can contribute to trailer sway because the tires lose friction on the road surface. But too much tongue weight can affect the tow vehicle’s steering and handling, and too little tongue weight can result in a loss of traction, contributing to trailer sway. This added weight to the tow vehicle’s rear axle generates friction to the tow vehicle’s rear wheels.

Imagine for a moment what happens when tongue weight is applied to a hitch ball. There are lots of variables that contribute to trailer sway, but perhaps most importantly is the trailer’s tongue weight. For trailers weighing more than 2,000 pounds, the recommended trailer tongue weight is 10 to 15 percent of the fully loaded trailer. Trailer tongue weight is the amount of weight exerted straight down on the trailer’s hitch ball. With that said, I want to begin with some trailer towing basics. To help you make a good choice when it comes to properly and safely matching a tow vehicle with a trailer, in regards to trailer tongue weight and towing.To explain these confusing topics in layman terms, so it is easier to understand.Today we are going to discuss a couple of confusing topics in the world of trailer towing, Understanding Tow Vehicle and Trailer Weights & Trailer Tongue Weight with a Weight Distribution Hitch.

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