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. Similarly, be sure to use trailer-rated rims too.
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*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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