opiniions on car trailer weight distribution+outriggers

[X36]

Hi all I just bought a 18 ft car trailer with a 18 ft deck with a 2 ft beaver tail.I was looking for opinions on best load disribution.Where on a trailer is the best place (space allowing) to have the motor located on the trailer.IE way forward over the wheels etc ??? ALSO has any body put a telescope jack on both ends at the far back to be used as "out riggers"for latteral stability when load/un loading Thanks ahead for ur feedback/info

[BareBones]

Since you have a beaver tail, when you rotate the loading ramps down, isn't there a vertical piece that contacts the ground and holds the back of the trailer up?

[X36]

Originally Posted by BareBones

Since you have a beaver tail, when you rotate the loading ramps down, isn't there a vertical piece that contacts the ground and holds the back of the trailer up?

No vert piece my ramps stoway under the trailer when not in use.There not the hindged/fold down type

[alchymist]

How you load it depends on the vehicle. Usually front end first. In any event, you have to run it far enough forward to load the tongue. I usually watch the rear of the tow vehicle as I move the load forward. Look for the tow vehicle to start to squat slightly.
Not a lot, just enough to make the trailer slightly nose heavy. If you don't get enough weight on the tongue, it will tow rather squirrely. (Like all over the road).


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[X36]

Originally Posted by alchymist

How you load it depends on the vehicle. Usually front end first. In any event, you have to run it far enough forward to load the tongue. I usually watch the rear of the tow vehicle as I move the load forward. Look for the tow vehicle to start to squat slightly.
Not a lot, just enough to make the trailer slightly nose heavy. If you don't get enough weight on the tongue, it will tow rather squirrely. (Like all over the road).




“To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them”
- George Mason, American Statesman (1725-92)

Sounds good thanks