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I have towed my cargo trailer from nj to Wyoming , nj to georgia , never had an issue many other trips without issue ! Load it right , have proper tounge weight good tires. Etc, I run 75-80 on interstates never had an issue , bought mine from MINI TRAILER in Oklahoma. American made and torsion axles. No leaf springs. , never has it swayed or jumped ,
Over the last few years I've learned a lot of the HD Forum, even after 45+ years of riding. So educate me -- many of you have emphasized that pulling a trailer is no problem, if its properly loaded. No one has said what "properly loaded" is. Why don't you use the opportunity to educate the rest of us. Not being a smart ***, just encouraging you to share your knowledge.
Over the last few years I've learned a lot of the HD Forum, even after 45+ years of riding. So educate me -- many of you have emphasized that pulling a trailer is no problem, if its properly loaded. No one has said what "properly loaded" is. Why don't you use the opportunity to educate the rest of us. Not being a smart ***, just encouraging you to share your knowledge.
I carry approximately 250 pounds of gear in our trailer. I try to keep tongue weight at approximately 25 to 30 lbs. I have the heaviest portion of the weight directly above the axle. Then load remaining items to achieve desired tongue weight. This has always worked for me.
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