Max Tow Package bounces with light trailer

[Krusty]

Another example showing little tongue weight vs too much tongue weight with no weight distributing hitch........

 

 

[Silverado-Hareek]

21 hours ago, Krusty said:

Another example showing little tongue weight vs too much tongue weight with no weight distributing hitch........

 

 

I didn't even know these were a thing.  Thanks for sharing!  Luckily I've never towed anything of any significant weight but I could be in the future based on some life changes.  This is very helpful.

 

Also, I didn't know this before either but after doing some further research on towing, apparently those safety chains on trailers are supposed to be crossed in an "X" shape when you hook them up to your hitch.  The reason being that they will form a safety net to hold the trailer up off the ground should the hitch fail/come loose.  This makes total sense and admittedly, I've never done this before when towing a small utility trailer.  Thankfully, I've never needed them.

[Krusty]

I always update my trailers to cable chains - the cat's meow for several reasons - never drag - quick to connect and disconnect........... 

 

Excellent source for towing and carrying related stuff:

https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=cable+chains&furl=-pg-Safety_Chains_and_Cables