Tongue Weight & Trailer Loading A Balancing Act

September 24,2024

Positioning equipment on the trailer is critical to getting a pickup’s tow setup correct by Bruce W. Smith/Senior Editor One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing, other than not using a weight-distributing hitch, is exceeding the pickup’s maximum recommended tongue-weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious liability issues. […]

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