The Importance of Correctly Distributing Weight in Your Toy Hauler

Weight distribution is a very important factor when it comes to towing a toy hauler. They’re already designed to carry a powersports vehicle in the rear, which can create a different towing experience. Our team at Howdy RV is here to be a top resource for your RV needs, so we want to share a little information about weight distribution and why it’s important.

Why Does Weight Distribution Matter?

When you tow a trailer of any kind, there is always a concern for safety. There are a few situations that can occur while you’re towing a toy hauler that can be especially dangerous, including tire blowouts and trailer sway. Unfortunately, a tire blowout can happen for many reasons, like worn-out tires or sharp objects on the streets. However, trailer sway is almost exclusively caused by improper distribution of weight.

What is Trailer Sway?

Trailer sway is when an external force causes a trailer to move from side to side, or fishtail, as it travels. The side forces on the trailer stimulate this response, but the weight of the trailer will determine if the sway continues, worsens or corrects itself.

How Should Weight Be Distributed?

When you pack your trailer, it’s important to know how heavy your trailer is and how heavy the objects you’ll be transporting are. This is especially important when you’re towing a toy hauler with a vehicle in the rear garage. Trailers should generally have 40% of the weight placed toward the rear axle and 60% near the front.

Having the proper weight distribution when you tow a trailer is extremely important for safety on the road. Visit us in Aransas Pass or Mathix, TX, to browse our inventory and stock up on the safety equipment you need. We proudly serve the Rockport and Corpus Christi areas.