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Rope Knots by Pro-Knot. The Web's leading truck and trailering information site - Online Towing Guide.com - News & Notes Blog. Towing Tips Videos. Trailer Towing Tips. Page 3, What makes a trailer stable? Page 3: Trailer StabilityWhy are some trailers stable while others wander all over the road? There are dozens of factors related to towing stability. No one factor is an absolute for making a trailer stable, or not, but they all have an affect. Here are a few of the most common things to look for: Load distribution is the most common cause of stability concerns -- and the easiest to correct. First, the trailer load should always be reasonably distributed from side to side. Secondly, load the trailer front to back with at least 10% of the trailer weight on the hitch.
Third, (hopefully this is common sense) secure the load properly. Load distribution extends beyond just how a load is put in a trailer. For the tow vehicle, "Motor Boating" is a big stability concern. Note: Before using a load distributing hitch, make sure the tow vehicle, hitch and coupler can handle it. Trailer length and length with respect to width is another stability factor. Concluding Thoughts ...