When loading a trailer you should put about:

When loading a trailer you should put about:

• A. 60 percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer
• B. 40 percent to the front half
• C. 70 percent to the back half
• D. 50 percent mid-section

Answer: (A)

When you load a trailer, placing more weight toward the front half increases tongue weight—the downward force on the hitch. About 60% of the total weight in the front half helps the hitch stay firmly engaged and keeps the trailer tracking closely behind the tow vehicle, which reduces sway and improves steering and braking control. If too much weight sits toward the back or is centered, tongue weight drops, making sway more likely and handling less stable. So loading around 60% in the front half is the practical rule for stability.

When you load a trailer, placing more weight toward the front half increases tongue weight—the downward force on the hitch. About 60% of the total weight in the front half helps the hitch stay firmly engaged and keeps the trailer tracking closely behind the tow vehicle, which reduces sway and improves steering and braking control. If too much weight sits toward the back or is centered, tongue weight drops, making sway more likely and handling less stable. So loading around 60% in the front half is the practical rule for stability.