On Oct 11, 9:51 pm, Eric Greenwell wrote:
Dan G wrote:
We've discussed this one before, and there is no evidence suggesting 7%
is appropriate for glider trailers, as the number comes from a study of
caravans (travel trailers). The more common numbers are 10%-15%, also
with the requirement to stay within the vehicle and hitch load
specifications.

I won't disagree, though I'm not sure glider trailers and caravans are
*that* different. I guess the real "rule" is simply having plenty of
weight on the hitch, but not more than the tow vehicle is rated for.


The list does not include the most important factor: speed. Every tow
vehicle and trailer is stable below some speed; unfortunately, there
isn't any safe and easy way to determine this that I know of. I do
suspect most trailer accidents from loss of control could be avoided if
the driver had paid attention to signs of instability in the past, and
drove more slowly as a result.

Isn't that common sense, really?


Dan