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brianosaur
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2018

What if trailer is over 15% TW?

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'?

15 Replies

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