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Loading your trailer

Many problems associated with towing a trailer are caused by incorrect loading.

Try to put all heavy items over the axle and make sure they are secured to prevent movement when cornering or braking.

If possible, put heavier items in the car and larger lighter items in the trailer.

Consult your trailer and car handbooks to establish the correct "nose weight" for your trailer. Most cars state 50kgs to 75kgs.

To check your nose weight place a flat piece of wood on your bathroom scales (to spread the load and prevent damage to the scales).

Lower the jockey wheel of the trailer onto the centre of the wood and adjust the angle of the trailer so that it is level.

To be more accurate, put a length of wood between the coupling head and the flat piece of wood on your scales ensuring the trailer is level.

Check the weight shown on the scales and compare with your car / trailer requirements.

If incorrect adjust the trailer load to compensate.

Finally, check the load is secure and can't move. It is always good policy to recheck your load after a few miles to confirm everything is secured properly.

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