Tongue Weight Safety Demonstration

Proper trailer tongue weight improves the vehicle and trailer towing experience by improving performance. Not enough tongue weight or force on the hitch/tow ball causes an increase in trailer sway from side to side, making it difficult to control. Conversely, too much tongue weight or force on the hitch/tow ball could overload the rear tires of the towing vehicle, pushing the rear end of the vehicle around. This could also negatively affect the vehicle handling. Performance is impaired as you might not be able to go around corners and curves properly, and your vehicle may not stop quickly enough when you press the brake pedal.

The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch effectively measures the tongue weight of your towing load, improving the vehicle tow load balance and performance.

[Cline]

I'm more amazed that this person found a real life, practical use for a treadmill.

[thatkyleguy]

If a big ass finger comes and pokes my trailer whem I'm driving, were gonna have a serious talk!!

[adamdrury]

You'd be surprised at how many people don't know this.

[mafosa]

Anyone who rents a uhaul trailer should be forced to watch this!

The public would appreciate it.


Larry

[ronl]

I tried this project at my gym and got kicked out.

[markg.]

One of the best practical Illustrations I've seen in quite a while....Well Done Done Indeed❗

[Onega]

Now this is science! Not some guy talking on a camera! Also try the wheeler in the center of the trailer please!

[spelunkerd]

I got a chance to witness this on a highway. We were following a truck towing a recreational trailer with a mild cross wind. His trailer started to swing back and forth, ultimately ending with truck and trailer in the ditch. The harmonic swinging kept getting more violent, and he didn't stop soon enough. Everybody was OK and nothing flipped, but it was a life lesson.

[petergreenwald]

Seriously simple and direct demonstration. Learning CG as a pilot taught me a whole lot about proper weight distribution.

[justinreedflynn]

I just started driving with a trailer, and I found this very helpful. Also, IF your trailer starts fish-tailing, SLOW DOWN!

[EastCoastATV]

This is a really good representation. I've seen trailers start swaying on the highway and it's not a pretty sight. Good job thanks for making this video.

[hansdoward]

I want this to go viral so more people understand.

[lyulf]

This makes so much sense i've never really analyzed it before.
The forward weight pushes down on the hitch thus giving the back wheels more pressure and in turn more friction on the ground making the vehicle more stable.
The weight on the far back makes the wheels act as a lever causing the hitch go up. The back wheels of the truck are now being lifted to make weaker contact with the ground making less traction which is just a recipe for disaster.

Thanks for making this video

[carlosgavino]

Best demonstration of tongue weight distributions ever so awesome

[purplemonkeydishwasher]

Great demonstration. Straight, simple and to the point. I can say I learned from this. Thank you.

[ryanzepp]

If you look closely you will see that this is a toy not a real car and trailer

[chrismoody]

Good little demo. I’ve had the misfortune of trying to pull a trailer with a large roof top air conditioner loaded to far back of the axle. The trailer ended up driving the truck. Once it starts to wag it get really crazy fast. Get it loaded right or pay the price.

[scream]

i would just play with vehicles on this thing all day😂

[davebradley]

Great demo, everyone that has to haul a trailer should be made to watch this video. Seen far to many accidents that could have been prevented.

[vaoff-road]

Finally somebody used a treadmill other than hanging clothes on it