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For example; full water and propane tanks that are tongue weight
when you leave can become full waste tanks that subtract tongue weight
for the return trip. Shifting just 40 gallons of water from the front to the
back of your trailer can change 330 lbs. of positive tongue weight to 330
lbs. of negative tongue weight. Toy haulers without toys are designed
to have very heavy dry (empty) tongue weights so that when they are
loaded with toys they become a more balanced load.
Cargo carriers, bike racks, and second trailers attached to the rear
bumper of a trailer add weight to the rear of the trailer that automati-
cally subtracts tongue weight. We recommend that you do not add weight
of any form to the rear bumper of your trailer. We also recommend that
you do not tow a 2nd trailer under any circumstance.
• Trailer coupled attitude: Attitude refers to the angle that the trailer is
tipped to. It is generally accepted that a trailer should be towed sit-
ting parallel to the ground, or with the front (coupler) tipped slightly
down. The front tipped too far up or down may be an indication of
improper trailer loading, or a need to adjust the ball height or weight
distribution settings.
• Vehicle weight ratings: Each trailer and tow vehicle has a maximum
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Never exceed these ratings.
The tow vehicle and towing equipment, including receiver, shank,
hitch, and hitch ball all have maximum weight ratings for tongue
weight and trailer weight. Never exceed any of these ratings.
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