Choosing a trailer
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*Be wary of the tongue weight. It should only be about 10% of the towing weight. | *Be wary of the tongue weight. It should only be about 10% of the towing weight. | ||
*Use a coupler that is rated for AT LEAST the load of a fully loaded trailer. | *Use a coupler that is rated for AT LEAST the load of a fully loaded trailer. | ||
| − | *Make sure your trailer tire gross load ratings add up to the weight of the total load. | + | *Make sure your trailer tire gross load ratings add up to the weight of the total load. Be sure to also use trailer-rated rims. |
*If the tongue weight is too much, try moving the car back on the trailer. However, be cautious, because with the weight in the rear, the load can weave. | *If the tongue weight is too much, try moving the car back on the trailer. However, be cautious, because with the weight in the rear, the load can weave. | ||
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