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Originally Posted by Sox
That's not right.
It's just as easy to overload the ball as it is to not have enough on the ball.
Aim for between 5% and 10% of the loaded trailer weight on the ball.
For example, if the loaded trailer is 2000kg, somewhere between 100kg and 200kg will tow well.
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I wouldn't be running as light as 5% ball weight and definitely not with a 2t load being pulled by a car of similar weight or lighter. 10% is the aim according to most owners manuals.
Many Euro caravans are setup to run lighter ball weights but we are talking cars on car trailers here. Low ball weight is an accident waiting to happen.
There is a belief that weight on the rear results in reduced front grip and understeer, but how many accidents are caused by understeer? Most, if not all are caused by oversteer, often in the shape of a jack knife. Rear grip is critical, especially under lateral load.