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When the weight on a vehicle’s trailer hitch is too small,

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  • steering the vehicle will be more difficult.
  • the trailer will become detached from the vehicle.
  • the trailer will fishtail.

Explanation

Ensure that the trailer load is properly balanced. Between 10% and 15% of the trailer's weight should be on the vehicle's trailer hitch. If the weight is too great, you will have difficulty steering the vehicle. If the weight is too small, the trailer will fishtail, swerving from side to side.

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