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Old 02-01-2017, 03:11 PM   #1
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Take a look before you load the trailer
This video may help those with questions about trailer loading and sway control.

http://www.wimp.com/why-you-should-a...tuff-up-front/
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That video comes around every so often.
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Great video.
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This video may help those with questions about trailer loading and sway control.
A good example of why your hitch weight should be 10-15% of the weight of your AS.
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Good example as to why I'd never tow with a Ford Mustang.
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