Just wondering if there would ever be towing problems if a TT is loaded too far forward and over the ideal 10%-15% TW?I know overloading to the rear of a trailer axels, and having under 10% TW, potentially will cause sway.Assuming a trailer is UNDER its GVWR, the WDH is UNDER max wt, the TV PL & RGAVR is UNDER max wt, TV is level & front fender at an identical height as if no trailer attached - Would there ever be towing issues if all specs were within limits but the TW was 20%-30% or even more?Is 10%-15% just a 'sweet spot'?

Probably nothing, more tongue weight usually means better handling as long as the TV can handle it. Lots of boats are way heavier in front.

mine is over 15%, about 18%. 30K miles no issues.

IS trailer towing level?IS the 'excess' tongue weight more then tow vehicles RAWR/Rear tire load ratings?IS the 'excess' tongue weight exceeding receiver/hitch rating?Otherwise.heavy tongue can be OK

Will extra tongue weight put too much weight on the TT front axel and tires?

The world will end!! Not really. :). The tongue (A frame) where it meets the trailer body should be looked at occasionally for possible stress cracks. That is about all I can think of.

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blt2ski
Moderator
Mar 04, 2018
From a performance standpoint, if you have a SW trailer, I have had some bounce more from speed bumps or equal when the HW is above 15%, ie closer to 20, which is common in open utility trailers Like I have used over the last 30+ years in my landscape maintenance biz. Mowers etc in front of the trailer, nothing in the rear.

Other than that, if the trailer is level, and a dual axel, not an issue either.

marty
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Mar 04, 2018
Too much tongue weight will cause stability/sway issues just like low tongue weight will! Ask me how I know.

12% is the best number to be at for tongue weight.
gmw_photos
Explorer
Mar 04, 2018
dodge guy wrote:
Too much tongue weight will cause stability/sway issues just like low tongue weight will! Ask me how I know.

12% is the best number to be at for tongue weight.

Here is a video that demonstrates how too much TW effects stability. I've seen another video done with a demonstrator like this where they move the same weights to the back, then the middle and finally the front.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P0ajgaZgDg&t=101s
Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Mar 04, 2018
It depends.

I like a heavy tongue weight. When towing my race car trailer I can put the TW anywhere I want. I've gone up to 20% and it tows great. But I also have a heavy diesel up front which can balance things out.

I like to get my TV weight 50/50 on the front to rear. This is the best it can get for handling.
campigloo
Explorer
Mar 05, 2018
A slightly high TW will not cause sway but a severely high TW can. If you're thinking you're running high it would be worth a trip to the scales to find out. Don't want that a-frame separating either.
Happy travels!

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