If you have a trailer, how should the weight be distributed?

• A. High up and rearward
• B. Low down and slightly forward
• C. Centered
• D. Toward the top

Answer: (B)

Keep the trailer’s load low and bias it slightly toward the hitch. A low center of gravity makes the trailer more stable and less prone to tipping or swaying. Placing a bit of weight toward the front of the trailer creates enough tongue weight on the hitch to help the tow vehicle steer and to keep the trailer tracking properly during braking and in gusty winds. If the load is high or toward the rear, the center of gravity rises, making sway more likely and handling harsher. A centered load can be stable but often doesn’t provide enough tongue weight to stay connected to the tow vehicle, and loading toward the top worsens stability. So, low and slightly forward is the best approach.