

I too agree, that 10% is marginal and does not control the trailer well at all.Alan_Hepburn wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:59 pmI'm by no means an expert on trailer towing with a bike, but I've got over 40 years experience towing with cars and trucks. If bikes follow the same "rules" then you need to make sure that the tongue weight is between 12% and 17% of the total trailer weight - trying to stay closer to the upper end. Many people will say that 10% is adequate, but my experience, and many others, indicates that 10% can really be marginal.
So, weigh the trailer, loaded for travel, then make sure the tongue weight is around 15%, make sure your tires are inflated for the load, and try again.
earlier when I posted, I should have used my bike's tow behind trailer as an example.... same is true for all trailers though.GaryRatliff wrote: ↑Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:27 pmI appreciate all the input. When I pulled the trailer, it was empty so all y'all are saying is making a lot of sense. I will start working on the suggestions. Thanks again. Gary
Nope Pasto is my last name, T is my first initial (Tom). When I created my account I thought o was entering my email address and it stuck as my username.GaryRatliff wrote: ↑Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:35 pmIt's only about 30lbs but it might help. I'm curious; is the "Pasto" an abbreviation for "Pastor?"