Smoothest Trailer to tow

[Porterhouse]

The most important attribute for a smooth tow, especially at high speeds, is the size of the tow vehicle in relation to the size of the trailer. A good rule of thumb is that your tow vehicle should weigh more than your trailer. Also make sure that your trailer's load is distributed with 10-15% hitch weight. You won't need a weight distribution/sway control hitch if you follow these rules of thumb. Indeed, these hitches, while they make you feel like you're getting a stable tow, actually decrease your tow vehicle's handling ability, and they should be avoided.

 

[Holdmybeer]

Indeed, these hitches, while they make you feel like you're getting a stable tow, actually decrease your tow vehicle's handling ability, and they should be avoided.

That's 100% not true. A WDH transfers weight forward to the steering axle and rearward to the trailer axles resulting in better, not worse, handling.

 

[Porterhouse]

Let me explain. When you take weight off the rear axle of the tow vehicle, the rear end is more prone to lose traction and swing out, resulting in a jackknife. Basically, you will not be able to go around a turn as fast as if you had no weight distribution.

 

[Rosy]

Let me explain. When you take weight off the rear axle of the tow vehicle, the rear end is more prone to lose traction and swing out, resulting in a jackknife. Basically, you will not be able to go around a turn as fast as if you had no weight distribution.

Better to have no steering or braking because you have no weight on the front axle, eh?