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The physics of fishtailing: short video
This short video offers a simple but dramatic look at the way trailer stability is affected by proper weight distribution.
A dozen years ago I needed this video before picking up the Streamline I bought on impulse from Ebay in my Volvo station wagon. Overloaded the back to minimize tongue weight, ended up wagging across all lanes of the 101 freeway as traffic miraculously parted.  Managed to not jackknife and got pulled over safely that time!
http://imgur.com/r/mildlyinteresting/oWEDo
Notice how small of an input is needed to start the fishtailing of an incorrectly loaded trailer!
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It seems I love the mountains and deserts more than my friends do. I sure miss them! 
1971 Streamline Imperial project "Silver Snausage", 1985 Coleman tent trailer, 1964 Little Dipper, 1975 Northwest "Proto Toyhauler", 2004 Harbor Freight folding, still seeking my Airstream.
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